What Is the Mirabilis Clivia? Getting to Know This Unique Ornamental Plant
Mirabilis Clivia is a newly discovered variety from 2001 and a nationally protected species in South Africa. Let's take a look at this new variety together!
Overview of Mirabilis Clivia
Mirabilis Clivia grows in humus within crevices on the slopes of mountains covered in stones, either as solitary plants or in clusters, in places often covered by sparse African coral tree evergreen forests. Some Mirabilis Clivia also grow in the sunlight, but these plants often have their leaf tips scorched by the sun and appear water-deficient. In the morning, most Mirabilis Clivia are on the shady side of the cliff, and after that, until sunset, they can receive sunlight. The areas where Mirabilis Clivia grows generally have a semi-arid Mediterranean climate, and often experience a rainy period in winter.
The leaves of Mirabilis Clivia all have a white stripe in the center, which distinguishes it from other Clivia varieties. Moreover, its seeds take only 5 months to mature, unlike other Clivia varieties; for example, the seeds of Clivia miniata and Clivia gardenii require a 12-month maturation period, while Clivia caulescens and Clivia nobilis require about 9 months to mature.
Mirabilis Clivia is a newly discovered variety, and its identity was only formally confirmed in February 2001. This Clivia is still in a specially protected natural area, and no communities of Mirabilis Clivia have been found elsewhere. Therefore, the number of cultivated Mirabilis Clivia is still very scarce. When cultivating Mirabilis Clivia, note that it likes humus-rich soil and a semi-shaded environment. Given its preference for semi-arid conditions, it should be given a fairly dry environment in summer.
Appreciation of Mirabilis Clivia
Mirabilis Clivia has a dignified and graceful plant form, verdant and upright leaves, large and brightly colored flowers, and bright red fruit. Its leaves, flowers, and fruit are all beautiful, and it is known for flowers in one season, fruit in three seasons, and foliage in all four seasons. Its flowering period lasts as long as 40 to 50 days, and it can bloom in early spring, making it an important holiday flower. Clivia is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant with excellent leaves, flowers, and fruit, and its foliage is even better than its flowers. Clivia blooms in winter, during Christmas, New Year's Day, and Spring Festival, and its flowering period. Viewed from its overall form, Clivia looks like a line from the side and like a fan from the front.
In addition, the Clivia plant, especially its broad, thick leaves, has many stomata and fine hairs, and can secrete a large amount of mucus. Through air circulation, it can absorb large amounts of dust, dirt, and harmful gases, filtering indoor air, reducing the dust content in indoor spaces, and making the air clean. Therefore, Clivia is praised by people as an ideal "absorber" and "dust collector."
Clivia variety prices:
1. Clivia nobilis price
The growth cycle of Clivia nobilis is extremely long, generally requiring about 10 years. The leaves of Clivia nobilis are hard and thick, strap-shaped, about 300-800mm long and 25-50mm wide, with very blunt leaf tips. The flowers generally number 20-26 and hang downward. The flower color is mostly dark orange, with green flower tips. Its fruit generally contains about 2 seeds, the peel is red, and the maturation period takes 9 months. The price of Clivia nobilis is generally around 400 to 500 yuan.
2. Clivia miniata price
Clivia miniata is a perennial herb with white, unbranched roots. Its leaves are neatly arranged in a fan shape and are evergreen. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, generally orange or red, with a yellow-white inner core. Of course, there are other color lines as well. When blooming, one flower bud can generally produce 20 or even 40 flowers. The price of a slightly better Clivia miniata is generally around 300 yuan.
3. Clivia gardenii price
Clivia gardenii generally reaches a height of 80-130mm. Its leaves are bright green, 350-900mm long and 25-60mm wide, with pointed leaf tips. The flowering period is long, from late autumn to winter. The flower color is generally orange-red, with other colors ranging from yellow to red also possible, and the flower tips have a very obvious green color. The flowers hang downward in an arc shape. Each berry contains 1-2 seeds, and the fruit takes 12-15 months to mature. A fully grown Clivia gardenii costs around 4000 to 5000 yuan.
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