Clivia can **clean the air** by trapping chemical particles that float in the air. These particles may come from paints, varnish, ink, glue, perfume and chemical deodorizers.

• Provide bright, indirect light indoors or dappled shade outdoors.
• Use a rich, well-draining potting mix or soilless mix.
• Give the plant a dry rest period in late fall and early winter by reducing water and fertilizer and moving it to a cool, dark place.
• Bring the plant back to light and resume normal watering and feeding in mid-January to induce flowering in late winter or early spring.

Toxicity

Clivia is considered **toxic** to both humans and pets because it contains small amounts of the alkaloid lycorine and other alkaloids. However, large quantities must be ingested to cause symptoms of toxicity. Some of the symptoms may include vomiting, salivation, diarrhea, convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias. The bulbs are the most poisonous part of the plant.

If you have a clivia plant at home, you should keep it away from children and pets who may accidentally ingest it. You should also wear gloves when handling the plant and wash your hands afterwards.