Natal lily

Also known as: bush lily; Natal lily

A perennial forming a clump of evergreen, strap-like leaves to 60cm in length, with erect stems bearing a terminal umbel of funnel-shaped, yellow-throated, orange-red flowers up to 7cm in length

Scientific classification

Species: Natal lily (Clivia miniata)
Genus: Clivia
Family: Amaryllidaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Natal lily

Distribution map

S Africa (Natal)

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Natal lily

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Natal lily care guide

Water when soil is dry to the touch, reduce watering in winter dormancy
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water when soil is dry to the touch, reduce watering in winter dormancy

Fertilizing

Monthly with balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 16-21°C as soon as ripe or by division in late winter or early spring

Growing

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and grit, in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water freely in summer and keep barely moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser weekly when in growth up to flower bud formation. Do not repot regularly as these plants resent root disturbance and need a restricted root run to encourage flowering

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