Rare Clivia robusta! – Beautiful "Giant Clivia" – 2 seeds

The beautiful Clivia robusta is a rarely seen cousin of the beloved Clivia miniata . As you might guess from its name, it is very robust, growing to 5 feet tall, making it one of the largest Clivias. This striking member of the Amaryllis family is a newly-described species, formerly considered a large form of Clivia gardenii . Each autumn and winter, it puts on a gorgeous display of pendulous, reddish-orange flowers tipped with green. It is rare in its homeland of South Africa, where it is threatened with extinction. Clivia robusta is a fast-growing species found in marshes and shallow rivers, hence its nickname “Swamp Clivia”. Despite coming from wetter soil than the common Clivia miniata , it’s equally easy to grow. It has an upright habit, with strap-like leaves that can grow 5 feet long. The tall flower stalk usually has from 1 to 2 dozen blooms. The flowers are about 2 inches long and have a nice, satiny sheen. The plant can flower as early as 4 years old, which is fairly young for Clivias. You should be able to cross-breed it with some other Clivia species and create interesting new hybrids! Clivia robusta has similar requirements to the common Clivia. It does best in temperatures below 90 degrees F (32 degrees C), with nights that are cool. It may not thrive in areas that are consistently hot with warm nights (above 65°F / 18°C). It might be able to survive a light frost, but it should be protected from freezing temperatures. It grows well indoors in a pot. It likes fertile, well-draining soil. A typical mix is equal parts of potting soil and fine orchid bark or perlite. While the roots can tolerate submersion in water, this isn’t necessary – just keep the soil evenly moist. Filtered sunlight or bright shade is best for this forest plant. Protect it from strong sun exposure. This auction is for 2 seeds, which will be picked after the auction. The germination rate is usually over 90% and frequently 100%. Complete germination tips will be emailed to you (contact me if you want them sooner). Promptly shipped in a small box. If you want shipping delayed up to 10 days, wait to pay please. Weather notice: Delivery to freezing areas is not recommended and will be done at the buyer’s risk. If you have questions, please contact me. Outside the United States : While problems are rare, buyer accepts the risk if they do not arrive safely. The germination rate might be reduced if the shipping time is very long. The tracking number might not show tracking information in some countries, but it will show it within the U.S. Save on shipping when you win one of my other items (request a combined invoice to receive discounted shipping). Not all plants can receive discounted shipping. Please contact me with any questions. Check my other exciting items! Strange Wonderful Things is your source for exotic, hard-to-find plants that bring the excitement back into gardening! Most of the plants in my collection are rarely seen in nurseries, and a few are sold nowhere else on the internet. I am a low-volume grower and don’t produce many plants, so if you see something you like, please bid early! I personally answer all emails, and provide free “technical support” through my website. – Happy growing! – Jeff Get updates of new plants! Select 🤍 or “Save this Seller”! Photos used with permission: #2 & 5 courtesy of Carrie Kruger, 3 & 4 by Lee Wesson