Clivia miniata is in the family Amaryllidaceae. Commonly known as Clivia lily or Natal lily, it is native to South Africa and Swaziland. Clivia lily grows from a rhizomatous bulb and produces deep green straplike leaves low to the ground. Inflorescences emerge from the ground after about 3 years of vegetative growth. The flowers of the Clivia lily are long-lasting and can be shades of oranges and yellows. The Clivia lily is prized as an indoor plant and has received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
