Bush Lily
4.5 out of 5 (18 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
About Bush Lily
Flame lily is a broadleaf, evergreen, clumping perennial native to South Africa and in the Amaryllidaceae (onion) family. It takes a few years for a flame lily plant to bloom, so it is best to purchase a mature plant. The plant grows up to 2 feet high and 3 feet wide.
Taxonomy
Clivia miniata
Clivia
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Natal Lily
How to care for Bush Lily
How often to water your Bush Lily
every 9
Bush Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Bush Lily in your home
a window
Bush Lily may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bush Lily in your home š”.
How to fertilize Bush Lily
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bush Lily after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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My plant has flowered for the first time in a couple years, and the flowers are squished between the plantās leaves with little room to grow. Should I do something to make room? Newbie to plant care and welcome advice #BushLily
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I have two Bush Lilyās and each has a baby. I want to split one plant out to gift to a friend. When is the best time to do this? What is the best way to lift one of these big girls out and into a new planter? #BushLily
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I have two large Bush Lilyās in the planter and each one has a baby! I want to split a plant into another pot to gift it to a friend. When is the best time and what is the best way to separate them? #BushLily
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Why does it only have one huge leaf? It doesnāt look like it will grow any new leaves. What should I do to help it? #BushLily
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My outer leaves are yellowing and I'm not sure why? Soil is moist, not in direct light. What's making Robert Plant Ill? #bushlilly #BushLily
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I thought this was just named an Amaryllis. So there are different types? #BushLily
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Another added to the family.
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What can I do to help this lil one? She was a gift but my house is so dry. A few leaves fell off and the clipped ones looked very sad. Will she make it? Any tips would be appreciated. #BushLily
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The lower leaf on my orchid is turning yellow. Can anyone tell me what is wrong. Thanks
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Where do I cut the petals once they have dried out?? #BushLily
Care Summary for Bush Lily
Bush Lily
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 9
Fast grower 8
Survivor 8
Blooms easily 4
Browns easily 2