My #colorchallenge contribution for #tuesdayorange is this beautiful Clivia flower. My late ex-husband was a keen gardener and the clivia was one of his favourite plants to grow and nurture. I took this photo way back in 2010 when he had an exceptional good yield of blooms from one of his clivia plants.
Clivia plants are native to South Africa and have become quite popular with collectors. These unusual plants derived their name from the Lady Florentina Clive and are though so exquisite that they fetch a hefty price—upwards of $50 or more per plant. While most clivias are grown as interesting houseplants, in suitable locations they can be grown as outdoor container plants. However, they must be brought indoors for overwintering. The attraction to clivia plants can be found in their stunning blooms, which vary in color from pale orange to red. The fragrant, trumpet-like flowers are similar to that of amaryllis but smaller. Unlike the amaryllis, clivias retain their foliage year round.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Growing Clivia – Care For Clivia Plant https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/clivia/clivia-plant.htm
Photo taken in Theunissen South Africa with my FUJIFILM FinepixS9600
