Clivia
Clivia miniata
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Last received Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Clivia
Clivia (Clivia miniata) is a South African perennial producing arching, strap-like dark green leaves and bold clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in orange, red, or yellow atop stout stems. It thrives in shaded conditions and blooms reliably in late winter to spring. A long-lived, clumping accent plant for shaded borders and containers. Starting at $59.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Orange, Red
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Clivia requires bright filtered light or dappled shade — direct sun scorches its leaves. In NE Florida, plant under tree canopy or on the north or east side of a structure; morning light is acceptable but shield from harsh afternoon sun.
Water generously spring through summer, then reduce significantly in fall and winter to allow a dry rest period that triggers blooming. Clivia's fleshy roots store water and are prone to rot if kept continuously wet.
Plant in coarse, very well-drained soil — an orchid-type or gritty loam mix is ideal, as the semi-epiphytic roots need good air circulation. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly spring through summer; withhold fall through winter to encourage bloom.
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Common questions
Is Clivia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Clivia is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.