Noble Clivia Plant Care
Clivia nobilis Lindl.
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Clivia nobilis, the green-tip forest lily, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clivia, of the family Amaryllidaceae, native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It grows to about 38 cm (15 in).
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Noble Clivia?
Water Noble Clivia every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Noble Clivia Native To?
What Is the Noble Clivia?
Noble Clivia (Clivia nobilis) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Clivia genus. Noble Clivia is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Noble Clivia is also known as Kaffir Lily.
Noble Clivia displays a clumping perennial with strap-like leaves growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Noble Clivia produces clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, red, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 18 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Noble Clivia?
Clivia nobilis requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Noble Clivia Need?
Noble Clivia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Noble Clivia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Noble Clivia Prefer?
Clivia nobilis grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Noble Clivia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Noble Clivia?
Well-draining, rich potting mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Noble Clivia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Noble Clivia?
Feed Noble Clivia every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Noble Clivia?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Noble Clivia?
Noble Clivia can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to clivia lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Noble Clivia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Noble Clivia?
Noble Clivia is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Noble Clivia Need?
Noble Clivia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Noble Clivia is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Noble Clivia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Noble Clivia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Clivia genus — compare its care with other Clivia species on PlantoScan.
Clivia is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Noble Clivia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Clivia nobilis Lindl., family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Bot. Reg. 14: t. 1182 (1828)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Noble Clivia is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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