Clivia miniata

Clivia miniata, commonly known as the Natal Lily, is a flowering houseplant with clusters of vibrant orange, trumpet-shaped blooms and warm yellow centres. The flowers rise above fans of dark green, strap-shaped leaves, bringing bold colour and an elegant, sculptural shape to your home.

Supplied in a 13cm nursery pot at approximately 50cm tall, it makes a beautiful focal point on a sideboard, console or plant stand. Its evergreen foliage remains attractive between flowering periods, making this a plant to enjoy throughout the year.

What Makes the Natal Lily Special?

Clivia is a long-lived houseplant that can become a much-loved part of your home for many years. Its sturdy leaves grow in overlapping fans, providing a rich green backdrop for the vivid flower clusters.

Established plants can flower again each year with suitable care. The key is a cooler, drier rest during winter, followed by increased watering as growth resumes in spring.

Light & Position

Choose bright, indirect light, protected from strong direct sunshine. A position near an east- or north-facing window can work well, provided there is plenty of natural light.

Avoid hot, sunny windowsills and very dark corners. Keep away from radiators and cold draughts.

Watering

During spring and summer, water when the surface of the compost begins to dry. Water thoroughly, allow excess water to drain away, and empty any water collected in the decorative pot or saucer.

During its winter rest, water sparingly, keeping the compost barely moist. Avoid leaving the roots in wet compost, particularly in cool conditions.

Use room-temperature water and direct it onto the compost rather than into the centre of the leaf fan.

Temperature & Winter Rest

Clivia enjoys normal indoor temperatures while actively growing. To encourage repeat flowering, move it to a cooler, bright spot during winter, away from radiators. Around 10°C is ideal for this resting period, but protect it from frost.

Water sparingly, keeping the compost barely moist, and pause feeding. Return it to a warmer position in spring and gradually increase watering as growth resumes.

Feeding

Feed during active growth in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser, following the product's dilution and frequency instructions. Do not feed during the winter resting period.

Growth & Care

Gently wipe the leaves with a soft, damp cloth to remove dust. Once all the flowers in a cluster have faded, cut the flower stem near its base with clean scissors, taking care not to damage the surrounding foliage.

Clivia prefers its roots to be slightly crowded and dislikes frequent disturbance. Repot only when necessary, usually every three to five years, moving up by just one pot size.

Use a free-draining, peat-free potting mix and a pot with drainage holes. Keep the base of the leaf fan above the compost rather than burying it.

Why You'll Love It

• Vibrant orange flowers with warm yellow centres
• Elegant fans of dark green, evergreen foliage
• A long-lived houseplant to enjoy for years
• Can flower again with a suitable winter rest
• Needs infrequent repotting
• Supplied at approximately 50cm tall in a 13cm nursery pot

Pet & Child Safety

Clivia is toxic to cats and dogs and harmful if eaten by people. Keep all parts of the plant out of reach of pets and young children. Its sap may also irritate skin, so wear gloves when pruning or repotting.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Clivia miniata
Common Name: Natal Lily
Nursery Pot Size: 13cm
Approximate Height: 50cm
Fits Decorative Pot Size: Usually 15cm+, depending on internal dimensions
Flower Colour: Orange with yellow centres
Foliage Colour: Dark green
Growth Habit: Upright / clump-forming
Position: Indoors, in bright, indirect light
Pet Friendly: No

Each plant is naturally unique, so height, shape and flower numbers may vary. Plants may arrive at different stages of flowering. Supplied in a plastic nursery pot; decorative pots are not included.

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