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cliv·i·a

(klĭv′ē-ə, klī′vē-ə)

Any of various plants in the genus Clivia, native to southern Africa and widely cultivated as ornamentals for their cluster of reddish-orange or yellow flowers borne on a long stalk.

[After Lady Charlotte Florentia Clive (1787-1866), Duchess of Northumberland, in whose conservatory the first specimen of the genus to flower in England was grown.]

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clivia

(ˈklaɪvɪə)

(Plants) a plant belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae

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I wanted to rush home and cuddle my clivias, even if I had bought the mother plant years ago at a mass mechandizer for less than $20.

Clivias are not like geraniums; they bloom once and for a short period.

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There are also bright orange clivias and the orange and blue bird of paradise flower sterlitzia.

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In the past decade Bill's horticultural interests have diverted more into begonias, clivias and breeding terete Aeridovanda orchids for cool conditions, indicative of his life-long passion for specialising in various exotic plants.

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Divide and re-pot clivias and any pot-bound houseplants.

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Remove seed heads from clivias and pot up into the next size pot using good houseplant compost.

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For a little patience, a lot of clivias Low cost and ease are two good reasons to grow clivias from seed.

For a little patience, a lot of clivias

Clivias must have a period of cooler weather in winter to encourage the flower buds to form, then they look so lovely that you want to display them in a living room.

Blooms to repay the care and attention demanded

Some European plants like ivies, clivias, fatsias, pelargoniums and yuccas will tolerate changes on temperature almost down to freezing point.

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Divide and repot Clivias and any other houseplants that are potbound.

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The secret is the same as with clivias - although these are plants that thrive in shade, keep them pot-bound.

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The clivia, with its dark, glossy leaves and clusters of exotic trumpet-shaped flowers, once considered `old-fashioned', is gaining in popularity again, especially during the Christmas season.