This plant was given to me by my cousin, Josie, this past summer. In the first picture it started to bloom during the Christmas holiday! I wasn't expecting this. I told Josie about it, and she said that she had one for the past two years with no blooming. The second picture shows the bloom three weeks later.
I was looking at Pinterest today (it's very addicting) under the Gardening section and found a picture and description that looked exactly like this plant!
My plant has a name! Kaffir Lily
Kaffir lily is also commonly called clivia. As a houseplant it usually blooms in winter with clusters of up to 20 reddish orange or yellow tubular flowers. Clivia blooms only when it has been exposed to cool, dry conditions, so give it lower temperatures in winter and keep it on the dry side. With its deep green straplike leaves aligned in a single plane, the plant is attractive even when not in bloom.
It's extra easy to grow and the flowers brighten up January days when there's not a lot else in bloom. (This plant is a keeper since I need flowers in the winter to look at.)
Name: Clivia miniata
Growing Conditions: Medium light; 60-75 degrees F., 50-55 degrees F. in winter; keep soil barely moist Size: To 2 feet tall and wide
Note: This plant is poisonous and can make children or pets ill if they eat or chew on the plant.
