Kafir lily

Clivia

VARIETIES: 	Kafir lily- C. cyrtanthiflora, C. miniata
				
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:	18 - 24 inches
		
BLOOMING:	Winter

LIGHT: 		Bright indirect or curtain filtered sunlight.
					
TEMPERATURE: 	Night = 50 - 55°F (10- 13°C)
		Day = 68 - 72°F (20 - 22°C)

WATERING: 	MIDWINTER - LATE SUMMER: Allow soil to become moderately dry between 
				thorough waterings.
		FALL: Water just enough to prevent the leaves from shriveling

FERTILIZING: 	MIDWINTER - LATE SUMMER: every 1-2 months with standard house-plant
				fertilizer
		FALL: Do not fertilize

PROPAGATING:	Propagate in late spring by transplanting smaller bulbs that form
		around the large one.
	
REPOTTING:	Only repot when absolutely necessary. (every 3-4 years)
		The bloom is much more healthy if the roots are not disturbed.

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