Clivia bush lily Japanese young Daruma compact plant orange great mother's day gift one vigorous plant

These easy to care, 6-7 leaves beautiful clivia can be a great gift for family and friends, and yourself! You will get one of the two plants in the pot. It is elegant but also tough, drought tolerant, and can grow in any type of well-drained soil. As a house plant, it's easier to grow than an orchid; it is shade tolerant--early morning or afternoon sun is enough. Even when not in flower, the leafy clumps are an attractive pot of pleasing green.

Japanese Daruma has leaves that are shorter & fatter than usual. They also line up well into two neat rows if you purposely rotate it often indoors. Leaves are thick and glossy. The Japanese call this leaf form "Daruma".

Clivia plants can go for several weeks without water; in fact, they need a dry, cold period to initiate flowering. It can be left undisturbed for many years. You can grow them beautifully for 4-5 years without ever disturbing the roots by repotting.

BE AWARE when buying your clivias--those growing from seed usually turn to be another color. But plants will be reliably colored if grown as off-sets (divisions) from a plant with a known flower color.

The Plants for Sale are grown from seedlings from a clivia enthusiast; the bloom will be similar to the one shown. Clivia is considered to be mature, and old enough to bloom, when it has produced 12 to 14 leaves. To save the shipping cost, the plant will be shipped (priority mail) bare root to keep the moisture. The 6-7 leaves plant will mostly bloom in two years.

Potting and Care Instructions
Use a potting mix that drains well and that is composed of at least 50% organic matter, such as peat moss or fir bark. Most potting mixes sold at garden centers meet both requirements.

They require moderate light such as an eastern exposure (morning sun) or bright, indirect light. Too much direct sun can burn the leaves. Clivia can also be summered outdoors in a shady location. Water regularly when the plant requires it during the growing season, but do not over-water; clivias prefer to be kept on the dry side. If grown outside, make sure to provide protection from midday and afternoon sun.

Note: Although I did my best to pack the plant, I cannot guarantee the safe delivery of the plant once it is out of my hand. Please make sure to track the delivery and receive the plant on time. Once delivered, it is the customer's responsibility to help them thrive. If the plant arrives damaged, please immediately contact me and send me pictures to show the damage, so that we may work out a way for you.

Thank you.