By David
Fife,
Scotland 
Clivia minata/miniata. ("Kaffir Lily")
In March, I was given a seed pod from which I got three "seeds". Despite having (as turns out) gone about it all wrongly, except for keeping them partially above compost level, and allowing the compost to dry out between waterings (more accidental than intentional), 2 of the 3 have finally produced shoots. How should I progress from here, please?
On plant
Clivia
26 Jul, 2010
Answers
Still alive, Sandra, with 3 leaves each. Am winding down with the watering now. Was thrilled to see 2 of the 3 germinate, as this is new for me. :-))
30 Sep, 2010
i havent tried yet...my plants made some seeds last year but the rotted on the plants...maybe next time..
30 Sep, 2010
That's a shame!! I was all set to let the seeds dry off, but read that this is the worst thing to do! You have to extract them from the pod and plant immediately. Thank Goodness I found this out straight away! :-))
30 Sep, 2010
when did you know when they were ripe?
1 Oct, 2010
Just by the bright red colour of the berry, and firmness when pressed, I suppose, Sandra. All just luck, really.
1 Oct, 2010
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hey David
just been catching up on and found this...how are they doing?
29 Sep, 2010