A flowering clivia in a rattan basket on a small round table - Olenaduygu/Shutterstock Clivia, commonly known as the bush lily, is a stunning plant with its wide, strappy leaves and its eye-catching ...

Flowering houseplants are ideal for relieving some of the dreariness of late winter and early spring. One of the most beautiful houseplants is the Clivia, sometimes referred to as Kaffir or bush lily.

Q. How can I tell if my clivia house plant will bloom this year? — Chris, Accord A. A clivia plant is generally considered to be mature, and old enough to bloom, when it has produced 12 to 14 leaves.

Clivia was discovered in the mid-1800s in Natal, South Africa. A much sought-after plant that only had orange flowers. Later, a Clivia was discovered with yellow flowers. At this point, various colors ...

South Africa has by far the world's richest flora. A mind-blowing range of trees, shrubs, herbs and bulbs flourish in bushland, fertile plains, forest, semi-desert and the sea shore. Even in the ...