Clivia miniata seeds grow into the bush lily or kaffir lily — a geophyte and epiphyte native to the subtropical biome of South Africa, growing on rocky outcrops, cliff faces and in tree forks in forest margins. Originally described as Vallota miniata by John Lindley (1854); the genus was named by Lindley after Lady Charlotte Clive (1787–1866), Duchess of Northumberland, who first flowered the plant in England. The epithet miniata means 'vermilion' or 'painted red', describing the vivid orange-red of the typical flower. Produces large, strap-shaped, glossy dark green leaves and rounded umbels of vivid orange-red to deep orange, narrowly funnel-shaped flowers on tall scapes, followed by large round red berries. One of the top-10 most traded medicinal plants in South African traditional medicine, with extensive recorded uses. All parts contain toxic Amaryllidaceae alkaloids — do not ingest. Family Amaryllidaceae.Partial to full shade; humus-rich well-drained soils or bark substrate; warm subtropical conditions; withhold water in winter to encourage flowering. An outstanding long-lived shade ornamental. 'Miniata' = vermilion/red-painted; vivid orange-red umbels followed by large red berries Originally Vallota miniata Lindl. (1854); named by Lindley after Lady Charlotte Clive (1787–1866) S. Africa — subtropical biome; epiphyte on rocky outcrops and tree forks in forest margins Top-10 traded medicinal plant in South African traditional medicine; all parts toxic (Amaryllidaceae alkaloids) Partial to full shade; humus-rich soils; warm subtropical; Family Amaryllidaceae Clivia miniata is the bush lily — one of the world's most beloved shade ornamentals, native to the rocky forest margins of South Africa and combining extraordinary ornamental appeal with a deep role in South African traditional medicine, a plant whose discovery in the 19th century named after a Duchess launched a global collecting passion that endures today. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
