However, after reading the book repeatedly, I conclude that the quotation “A gentleman is prudent in speech but prompt in action.” is the exact description of clivia!

For “speech”, I think it is the clivia’s fragrance, and for “action”. I think it refers to the clivia’s image and duration of blooming. Clivia has a light scent yet deep colors. Bowing politely to each other, dozens of flowers can be in blossom for dozens of days! They remain standing in front of you. providing you with power and inspiration. 1 am also fond of the heavy scent of roses and the delicate fragrance of osmanthus. but in a few days, their petals wither and fall, and their fragrance fades away, leaving behind melancholy in me. Therefore, I appreciate clivia all the more!