It is one of the most popular houseplants, although some people are not lucky with its flowers as it is quite demanding. But it is not always actually a clivia. There are plants that look very similar to it.
Which plants are similar to Clivia?
TheAmaryllis, theKnight's Starand theFire Lily are similar to the Clivia. They also have red-colored and funnel-shaped flowers. In addition, the foliage of these plants is similar to that of the clivia and if they are poorly cared for or not overwintered, they become lazy to bloom.
What plant is the Clivia often confused with?
The clivia, also known as the strap leaf, is often confused with theAmaryllis. They both belong to the Amaryllidaceae family and come from South Africa.
How similar amaryllis and clivia are visually?
Both thefoliageas well as theflowersand the entiregrowth pattern of the two plants are similar itself. The leaves of the clivia and amaryllis are dark green in color, elongated, smooth-edged and shiny. The flowers are in multiples on an inflorescence, are usually reddish and funnel-like in shape. They are located on a flower stem. The growth of the two houseplants is upright, narrow and the height is on average 50 to 80 cm. Distinguishing between them is therefore not an easy task for laypeople.
What other similarities do Amaryllis and Clivia have in common?
The clivia and the amaryllis have to beoverwintered as houseplants in this country. For example, the Clivia feels comfortable in the living room in spring and summer and in the cooler bedroom in winter. Another similarity is that the clivia is poisonous, as is the amaryllis. In addition, the clivia should be fertilized regularly during its growing season. The amaryllis also has similar requirements. Here are some other things the two have in common:
- do not tolerate waterlogging
- should be repotted every 3 years
- need fertilizer
- don't like the blazing sun
Which other plants are similar to Clivia?
TheKnight's Starand theFire Lily are also similar to Clivia miniata. The knight's star is also an amaryllis plant. The fire lily, on the other hand, belongs to the lily family and also grows fabulously outdoors. Both the fire lily and the knight's star have sword-shaped leaves and red flowers, similar to clivias.
How can I recognize the Clivia?
A clivia differs from its counterparts by its numerous,smalland red funnel flowers, which appear fromFebruaryandcan be present until April(the amaryllis, for example, blooms at Christmas time). They are located on a flower stem that rises after winter dormancy around January. You can also recognize the clivia by its dark green foliage that emerges from a base. Kindel tend to form directly at the base, with the help of which the clivia can multiply.
Tip
The exotic animals need a lot of attention
Whether clivia, amaryllis, knight's star or fire lily - they all need special attention in the form of care. If you are not afraid of this, you can have a lot of fun with these exceptionally flowering and exotic plants.
