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Clivia
cody_mi

short bloom spike

cody_mi
13 years ago

do the bloom spikes ever vary in height much. i've had a clivia for about 6 years, it's only bloomed twice, and both times it blooms down in the foliage. is this what i can continue to expect or will the spike ever get longer?

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