Light:

Partial sun or shade (east, west or northern exposure).  They do better with a little direct sunlight.

Temperature:

As a potted plant, maintain indoor temperatures above 32°.

Humidity:

They will tolerate low levels with no harm.

Watering:

Bring soil to a state of visual dryness between watering.  Important:  From November to late January, totally restrict water and grow them dry.

Fertilizer:

They are moderate feeders, so 1/4 tsp./gallon at every watering throughout the summer will speed up growth.  Or  ½ tsp./gallon once a week during active growth is a general recommendation.  During late fall and winter, discontinue feeding.  Don’t resume until after flowering begins.  Use a balanced fertilizer, i.e. 15-15-15 or a blooming fertilizer like Pro Gro ‘Grow’ 7-9-5 or Electra 5-10-3.

Pruning:

Plants do not need pruning.  You can remove old damaged leaves as needed.  Old plants can be divided when the pots get too crowded with offsets.

Insects and Disease:

Clivia have few problems with insects.  They are, however, susceptible to mealy bug, which can be a challenge to eradicate as it hides itself down in the center of the plant’s crown.  Be persistent with the spraying and use a sprayer with force to penetrate the density of the leaves.

Comments:

Clivia are easy plants to grow and are really almost indestructible as they tolerate dry conditions.  To induce bloom, give them a dry period during the winter with total restriction of water plus cool night temperatures below 60 and above freezing.