Overview

Introduce a touch of vibrant color and elegance to your home or garden with the exquisite Clivia Orange live plant. This captivating botanical specimen, scientifically known as Clivia miniata, is celebrated for its striking clusters of trumpet-shaped, orange flowers that emerge from late winter to early spring. Even when not in bloom, its handsome, dark green, strap-like leaves form an attractive, architectural display, making it a year-round favorite. Our Clivia Orange live plant arrives with 4-6 established leaves, ready to thrive in its new environment. It’s a low-maintenance, long-lived perennial that promises to be a focal point wherever it’s placed, offering beauty and a refreshing presence.

The Clivia Orange live plant is an ideal choice for both seasoned plant enthusiasts and beginners alike, thanks to its robust nature and relatively simple care requirements. Originating from South Africa, this plant has adapted to thrive in shaded undergrowth, making it perfectly suited for indoor conditions or outdoor shaded patios in warmer climates. Its ability to tolerate periods of neglect makes it a forgiving and rewarding plant to grow. Experience the joy of watching its spectacular orange blooms unfold, adding a burst of sunshine to your living space.

Key Benefits

The Clivia Orange live plant offers numerous advantages that make it a highly desirable addition to any plant collection. Its unique characteristics contribute significantly to its appeal and ease of care.

• Stunning Floral Display: Enjoy magnificent clusters of bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers that provide a spectacular show, typically during the cooler months, bringing color when most other plants are dormant.
• Low Maintenance & Drought Tolerant: This plant is incredibly resilient, requiring minimal attention once established. It can tolerate periods of dryness, making it perfect for busy individuals or those new to plant care.
• Shade Loving: Thrives in low to medium light conditions, making it an excellent choice for indoor spaces with indirect light or shaded outdoor areas where many other flowering plants struggle.
• Long-Lived Perennial: With proper care, a Clivia Orange live plant can live for many decades, becoming a cherished part of your home and potentially producing offsets for propagation.
• Air Purifying Qualities: Like many houseplants, Clivia contributes to a healthier indoor environment by helping to filter and purify the air, improving overall air quality.
• Architectural Foliage: Even without flowers, the glossy, dark green, strap-like leaves create an elegant and structured appearance, adding a touch of sophistication to any decor.
• Versatile Placement: Suitable for indoor pots, shaded patios, or even as a groundcover in frost-free climates, offering flexibility in how you choose to display its beauty.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Clivia Orange live plant is straightforward, ensuring it flourishes and rewards you with its stunning blooms. Understanding its basic needs for light, water, and soil will set you up for success. Clivias prefer bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight, especially during the hottest parts of the day, can scorch their leaves, leading to unsightly brown spots. An east-facing window or a spot several feet away from a south or west-facing window is ideal indoors. If growing outdoors, ensure it’s in a deeply shaded location, protected from direct sun. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems for Clivia miniata care. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out completely between waterings. During its dormant period in winter (when not actively flowering), reduce watering significantly, allowing the soil to dry out almost entirely before watering again. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.

The ideal soil for a Clivia Orange live plant is a rich, well-draining potting mix. A mixture formulated for African violets or orchids, or a custom blend of peat moss, pine bark, and perlite, works well. The soil should retain some moisture but never become waterlogged. Clivias prefer temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C). To encourage blooming, they benefit from a cool, dry rest period during winter, with temperatures around 40-50°F (4-10°C) for 6-8 weeks. Fertilize sparingly; a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength once every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring through fall) is sufficient. Avoid fertilizing during the winter rest period. Repot only when the plant is root-bound, as they prefer to be slightly crowded in their pots. When repotting, choose a pot only slightly larger than the previous one.

Size & Details

This Clivia Orange live plant is a healthy, established specimen, featuring 4 to 6 lush leaves that contribute to its robust appearance. It ships securely in a 6-inch nursery pot, providing a stable environment for its roots during transit and allowing for easy acclimation upon arrival. The plant typically stands around 10-14 inches tall from the base of the pot to the top of its foliage, making it a substantial addition to your indoor plant collection or shaded outdoor space. While the plant is mature enough to flower, it may or may not have blooms present at the time of shipping, depending on the season and its natural growth cycle. With proper care, you can expect its vibrant orange flowers to emerge, usually between late winter and early spring, creating a spectacular display. This plant is known for its moderate growth rate, gradually developing into a larger, more impressive specimen over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Clivia Orange live plant get? A: This plant typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a similar spread, though it can become larger under ideal conditions over many years. Its size makes it suitable for tabletops or floor displays.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Clivia Orange live plant is versatile. It thrives as an indoor houseplant in bright, indirect light, and can also be grown outdoors in shaded areas in USDA zones 9-11, where it is protected from frost.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Clivias prefer bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn their leaves. A north or east-facing window is often ideal indoors, or a deeply shaded spot outdoors.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the Clivia Orange live plant is considered relatively easy to care for, making it a good choice for beginners. Its drought tolerance and preference for indirect light simplify its maintenance.
• Q: What condition will the plant arrive in? A: Your Clivia Orange live plant will arrive healthy and well-packaged in a 6-inch pot, with 4-6 leaves. We take great care to ensure safe transit and a smooth arrival.
• Q: How often should I water my Clivia? A: Water thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Reduce watering significantly during the winter dormancy period. Ensure the pot has good drainage.
• Q: What is the best soil for growing Clivia orange? A: Use a well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture, such as one formulated for African violets or a mix of peat moss, perlite, and pine bark. Good drainage is crucial for Clivia miniata care.
• Q: When can I expect my Clivia to bloom? A: Clivias typically bloom from late winter to early spring, usually between February and April. A cool, dry rest period in winter can help encourage flowering.
• Q: Is the Clivia plant toxic to pets? A: Yes, all parts of the Clivia plant are considered toxic if ingested, especially the berries. It’s best to keep it out of reach of pets and children.
• Q: Do I need to fertilize my Clivia? A: Fertilize sparingly during the growing season (spring to fall) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength, once every 2-4 weeks. Do not fertilize during winter dormancy.