Clivia miniata

Bush Lily, Clivia

Message of the Flower

Conversion of the Aim of Life from the Ego to the Divine

The Mother’s Comment

Instead of seeking one's own satisfaction, to have service of the Divine as the aim of life.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Conversion: the turning of all the movements of the being towards the Divine.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - III: Change

When the psychic is awake, it begins to take hold of the rest of the being, to influence it and change it so that all may become the true expression of the inner soul. It is this change that is called the inner conversion. There can be no conversion without the awakening of the psychic being.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - III: The Psychic Being and Its Role in Sadhana

The spiritual conversion begins when the soul begins to insist on a deeper life and is complete when the psychic becomes the basis or the leader of the consciousness and mind and vital and body are led by it and obey it.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - III: The Emergence or Coming Forward of the Psychic

Colour

Bright orange, yellow or apricot

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Aurora', 'Solomone', and various color forms like yellow and orange-red.

Person who named the flower

John Lindley

Flower Size

Flowers are about 2-3 inches in diameter.

Flower Texture

Smooth and somewhat waxy.

Number of Petals

Typically 6 petals per flower.

Floral Symmetry

Radial symmetry.

Fragrance of Flower

No

Leaf Texture

Thick, leathery.

Leaf Arrangement

Strap-like leaves are arranged in a basal rosette.

Leaf Color

Dark green.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late winter to early spring.

Climate

Subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil and does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil.

Temperature Ranges

Prefers temperatures between 50F and 70F (10C to 21C).

Sun or Shade

Prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to mealybugs and root rot if overwatered.

Pollinators

Not specifically adapted to a single pollinator type; birds may be attracted to the flowers.

Habitat

Native to woodland areas in South Africa.

Role in the Ecosystem

Ornamental plant, not known for specific ecological role outside its native habitat.

Ornamental

Highly valued as an ornamental plant for its showy flowers and foliage.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly grown as a houseplant or garden plant in suitable climates.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; widely cultivated.

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