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Kaffir Lily

Clivia Miniata

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Overview

The Kaffir Lily, Clivia miniata, is a shade-loving perennial with thick, strap-like green leaves reaching 2-3 feet in length. In late winter to early spring, it boasts vivid orange-red flowers in clusters atop a 1.5-2-foot stalk. This evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil. Ideal for understory planting, it enhances landscapes with its low-maintenance, lush foliage and striking blossoms. Hardy in zones 9-11.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — is a shade-loving perennial with thick
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — is a shade-loving perennial with thickKaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — In late winter to early spring, it boasts vivid orange-red flowers in clusters atop a 1.5-2-foot stalkKaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — This evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soilKaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — Ideal for understory plantingKaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — it enhances landscapes with its low-maintenanceKaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — lush foliage and striking blossoms+116

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–2 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — strap-like green leaves reaching 2-3 feet in length
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — is a shade-loving perennial with thick
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — In late winter to early spring, it boasts vivid orange-red flowers in clusters atop a 1.5-2-foot stalk
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — This evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — Ideal for understory planting
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — it enhances landscapes with its low-maintenance
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — lush foliage and striking blossoms
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — also celebrated as the Bush Lily or Fire Lily
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — The Kaffir Lily (Clivia miniata)
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — shade-loving perennial appreciated for its vibrant blooms and lush
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — forming a clump that does not exceed 2 feet in width
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — Its dark green leaves are smooth and arch gracefully, reaching up to 2 inches wide and 18 inches in length
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — The Kaffir Lily boasts a robust root system
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — fleshy roots that store water
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — allowing the plant to endure periods of drought.<br><br>In late winter to early spring
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — the Kaffir Lily produces stems topped with clusters of up to 20 trumpet-shaped flowers
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — each measuring about 2 to 3 inches across
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — with some varieties offering yellow or cream flowers
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — The blooms display a vivid range of colors from deep orange to red
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — it may produce attractive
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — red berries.<br><br>This plant prefers well-drained soil and requires minimal feeding
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — When incorporating Clivia miniata into your garden design
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — consider its need for protection from direct sunlight and its frost-sensitive nature
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — the Kaffir Lily yields best results when left undisturbed

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