Clivia miniata mixed hybrids – orange

Clivia miniata mixed hybrids – orange(Amaryllidaceae) It is a clump-forming perennial with dark green, strap-shaped leaves which arise from a fleshy underground stem. The flowering heads of brilliant orange (rarely yellow), trumpet-shaped flowers appear mainly in spring. Sowing : Sow the seed in deep trays in sifted seedling mix which has been sterilized. Simply press the seeds gently into the mix until they are almost flush with the surface. The medium should be kept moist but since the seeds take a long time to germinate (four to six weeks), keep an eye out for algal growths on the surface which will deprive the germinating seeds of oxygen. They may remain in the trays for up to two years before they are large enough to plant on. Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: July 2022