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Characteristics of Clivia

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2019-12-20 08:12:48
Clivia is native to the tropics of Southern Africa, which is suitable for growing in the semi - humid environment. As the city flower of Changchun, the price of high-quality plants can reach ten million yuan. The flowers are several, bright red, and usually bloom with 15 leaves. In addition to its good ornamental value, it can also purify the air and absorb dust, which is very suitable for cultivation at home.

I. appearance

There are many kinds of Clivia, of which the large flower Clivia is the most common. Its scape grows out of the armpit of the leaf and blooms when it reaches 15 leaves. There are several or even dozens of flowers, which gather in umbrella shape at the top of the flower. Each flower is funnel-shaped, with 6 petals. The color is crimson, orange, orange, light yellow, etc.

2. Growth habit

Clivia is native to southern Africa and grows mostly under trees. It is not strong in heat resistance and cold resistance. It is suitable to grow in the semi negative humid environment and can not be directly exposed to strong light. The temperature is suitable to be controlled at about 18-28 ℃ and not lower than 10 ℃ in winter, otherwise it will affect its growth.

3. Other effects

In addition to beautiful flowers and evergreen leaves, Clivia has the ability to purify the air. Its leaves have many pores, which can secrete mucus to absorb dust and dust. At the same time, it can absorb indoor carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Especially suitable for training at home

Clivia miniata

IV. Changchun City Flower

Clivia is the city flower of Changchun City, and every year Changchun holds Clivia Festival irregularly. Because of its long growth cycle, and only through artificial culture, a large number of famous products can not be cultivated in a short time, so good quality plants can be sold to the sky. The highest price has been sold to 99.99 million yuan a plant, pollen also want 10000 yuan.

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