Clivia – Breeders’ Mix (C. miniata and C. nobilis)

Description

Clivia – Breeders Mix (C. miniata and C. nobilis)

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Packet: 15 seeds

Description

This breeders mix is listed by ABCeeds as Clivia miniata and Clivia nobilis material. These South African evergreen species differ in flower shape: C. miniata is known for more open trumpet-shaped flowers, while C. nobilis bears hanging tubular flowers often with green tips. Individual plants grown from this seed lot may vary in flower form and colour; the exact parentage or outcome of each seed is not guaranteed.

Key Features

• Flowers: Potential variation in orange, reddish and other Clivia flower tones and forms.
• Foliage: Evergreen, strap-shaped leaves in clumps.
• Habit: Slow-growing shade perennial, suited to containers and sheltered gardens.

Growing Conditions

• Position: Bright filtered light or dappled shade; protect foliage from strong afternoon sun.
• Soil: Open, well-drained potting mix with organic matter.
• Water: Keep lightly moist in active growth; reduce watering in cool weather and avoid waterlogging.
• Climate: Sheltered, frost-free conditions; suited to shade gardens and containers.

Seed Propagation

1. Prepare: Use sound, fleshy seed; sow promptly where possible, without allowing it to dry out.
2. Sow: Press each seed gently into the surface of a moist, free-draining seed-raising mix; do not bury deeply.
3. Conditions: Keep warm (around 20–22°C) in filtered light, with the mix slightly moist, not soggy.
4. Germination: Roots and shoots often develop over approximately 6–8 weeks; some seed takes longer.

Germination times are approximate. Clivias grown from seed can take several years to flower, and seedling flower colours or forms may differ from the parent plants.