Plant identification
By Ronatkinson
North Yorkshire,
United Kingdom 
Has anyone any idea what this plant is called. I inherited it about 4 years ago and keep it in my conservatory. It flowers in early Spring and is now getting too big for my largest container. Is it possible to split the roots?
It is very susceptible to downy aphid. What is the molst reliable cure. I would be grateful for any advice.
24 Dec, 2008
Answers
Hi Ron. Yes Clivia it is. Downy Aphid is easiest removed by using a paint brush and Methylated spirit. I use this on succulents and it does no harm,, but advise testing a small area first.
27 Dec, 2008
Hi Ron,
Its a Clivia miniuta-a lovely South African plant. You can divide the plant but they prefere to be rootbound. It will probably sulk and refuse to flower again for a few years if disturbed.
26 Dec, 2008