# Clivia

Clivia has beautiful clusters of orange flowers that bloom in the spring. They are easy to grow and can brighten up any indoor space!

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Rare
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Wooded areas and gardens
- **Also known as:** Bush Lily, Natal Lily

![Clivia](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425724/objects/4992.jpg)

## Appearance

The Clivia has dark green, strap-like leaves that arch gracefully from a central base. Its vibrant flowers, typically orange or yellow, are trumpet-shaped and grow in a showy, umbrella-like cluster on a tall stalk, making it visually distinct.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Liliopsida
- **Order:** Asparagales
- **Family:** Amaryllidaceae
- **Genus:** Clivia

## Interesting facts

- Clivia plants are named after Lady Charlotte Clive, a British Duchess!
- Its bright, red berries can stay on the plant for up to a year!
- Some rare Clivia plants have stunning striped or variegated leaves!
- These plants can bloom even in winter, bringing color when least expected!

## Special abilities

- **Shade Seeker:** Clivia has broad, dark leaves that allow it to efficiently capture light in shady environments, helping it thrive where others struggle.
- **Water Bank:** Clivia stores water in its thick, fleshy roots, helping it survive periods of drought by accessing its internal water supply.
- **Berry Beacon:** Clivia produces bright red berries that can stay on the plant for months, signaling to dispersers that seeds are ready.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 30-60 cm
- **Spread:** 30-60 cm
- **Flower Size:** 2-5 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Late_winter_to_spring
- **Edible:** No
- **Toxicity:** Mild
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** Honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Visits flowers for nectar, transferring pollen.
- **Eaten by:** [Song Thrush](https://www.snappit.app/explore/song-thrush) (*Turdus philomelos*) — May consume berries, aiding in seed dispersal.
- **Eaten by:** [Garden Snail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/garden-snail) (*Helix aspersa*) — Occasionally munches on its leaves as a pest.

## Traits

- [Cluster Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/cluster-flower): Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
- [Shade Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shade-tolerant): Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
- [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
- [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
- [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.

## Collections

- [Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/flowers)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Clivia?

Count the petals where you can, then compare the flower's center, its symmetry, how the blooms are grouped and the leaves below. Color varies between garden varieties and shifts with the light. Flower Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is Clivia?

30-60 cm

### How wide does Clivia spread?

30-60 cm

### How big are the flowers on Clivia?

2-5 cm

### When does Clivia bloom?

Late_winter_to_spring

### Is Clivia edible?

No

### Is Clivia toxic?

Mild

### What is Clivia's lifecycle?

Perennial

## More Plants

- [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*)
- [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*)
- [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*)
- [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*)

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Source: [Clivia: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/clivia)