Scientific Name: Clivia miniata
Clade: Gymnosperm, Vascular plant, seed producing.
Date Collected: March 29th, 2012
Location Collected: This plant was collected in my house, specifically in the Garden.
Habitat: This plant is a shade loving plant, which needs regular watering (weekly, but more in extreme heat). A temperature between 15°C to 25°C is also necessary for this plant. C. miniata is native South Africa.
Special Notes: This plant grows to a height of about 45 cm, and its flowers are red, orange or yellow, with a faint, but very sweet perfume. The plant also contains small amounts of lycorine, making it poisonous.
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