Clivia Creations is a state inspected, home based, nursery dedicated to the hybridizing of only Polytepal Clivia. The nursery is located in the southern portion of Lower Michigan (USDA zone #5) on the shores of Union Lake in rural Union City, Michigan USA.

Clivia are members of the Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) family and indigenous to South Africa making them intolerant to freezing temperatures. They are classed amongst the most desirable of all connoisseur plants because of their spectacular flower displays, variation in both leaf variegation and plant form plus the ability to thrive in low light conditions. Clivias are slowly gaining popularity as they make ideal indoor plants here in the United States.

Through the years hybridizers from around the world have developed many new flower colors and leaf varieties. When I became interested with Clivias in 1995, I started networking with other enthusiasts throughout the world and instantly developed a fondness for the Polytepal forms and began collecting material. Then, in 2003, my involvement with Clivias lead me to become a founding director of the North American Clivia Society and the United States representative for The Clivia Society-South Africa. Today, my breeding effort of Polytepals (multipetals) continues.

What is a Polytepal Clivia?
A typical Clivia flower consist of three sepals, three petals, six stamens and one three chambered pistil. When the basic segments of each bloom (sepals and petals) increase from three to four, the flower will now have eight stamens and the pistil will have four chambers these blooms are now considered "Polytepal". These segments can increase to four, five, six or more depending on the genes within each plant.

Clivia Creations Nursery takes pride in being a committed Polytepal Clivia hybridizer.
My breeding standards are set high with all my plants having a pedigree in excess of 95% of the umbel showing the Polytepal trait. If you are interested in receiving my 2010 plant material sales-list please join my "E-List". This annual sales list will showcase some of my newest creations and offer plant/seed choices for the beginner, breeder, and even the high end collector.

Sincerely,

Michael Morri
Owner/Grower