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Clivia
miniata ~ Kaffir Lily |
| Clivia miniata, the Kaffir
Lily, is a plant that will naturalize in the coastal gardens. The
dark strap shaped leaves set off the striking blossoms in the late Winter
and early Spring. Scattered blossoms of Clivia miniata can be found
at almost any time. Clivia miniata is a good candidate for planting
in the shade of Oaks. The Kaffir Lily requires almost no supplemental
water once it is established, though it looks better if it gets watered
once a month or so. Clivia miniata will perform well in almost any
kind of soil that is not sodden. The leaves stay on the plant long
enough that damaged leaves can look bad for a long time. It is best
to plant Clivia miniata back from a walkway or an area that gets a lot of
traffic so the leaves are not bruised. The Kaffir Lily would prefer
a frost free garden but will survive temperatures that briefly dip into
the mid to high twenties.
High resolution images of
Clivia miniata are available |
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