Product Description

Clivia are tough plants, known as survivors, proven soldiers for long-term use in mall plantings, indoor containers, and landscapes. Frost-free locations. Growth is fastest with 60F nights. In frost-free areas, can be used outdoors in any shade location. Light. 1000-3000 ft candles Thick leaves and bulbs of this South African plant tolerate a wide range of humidity Watering. Keep moist Fastest growth occurs in a light organic substrate such as peat, peat/bark, or peat/wood shavings History From the moment of their discovery in the early 19th century, clivias have had a profound effect on horticulture. Gardeners in Japan, in particular, became enchanted by these members of the amaryllis family soon after the plants reached that country from their native South Africa. Europe wasn't far behind. In England, the most spectacular species, Clivia miniata, was put on display before its identity was known, and the first flowers created a sensation. It proved to be a durable and long lived plant, and its large seed were readily produce and easly to germinate. Before long, the plant breeders were at work, using some of the fine selections that had been discovered in the wild and brought back to Europe. By the end of the 19th century, spectacular new hybrids were being shown and illustrated. And then they dissapeard, victims of the upheavals and fuel shortages caused by the First World War. But now interest has been rekindled with a vengeance. An international movement has changed this palnts in many different and exciting ways. Belgian breeders, for example, have transformed clivias into more petite, rapidly maturing pot plants with astounding sales figures of over 700,000 plants per year in Europe.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #317386 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Seed; House Plant

Features

• Tough plants are known as survivors
• Gorgeous fire-like red orange flowers
• Rare
• Makes a great house plant
• 5 seeds per pack