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4.5 out of 5 (18 experiences)


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 doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
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 🍃, 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 🏡.
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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.
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Clivia flower tips? buds spotted among the leaves My clivia has buds on it after 4 years!😍 (It’s been an office plant and has had 3 different offshoots instead of flowers) I was planning on not watering it until next year to trigger a flower when I found this! I think now that it’s here it’s best to water it as normal to help the flower stalk elongate, but I’m not positive on that? These flowers have always been elusive and mysterious to me LOL If anyone has any tips for getting this to shoot up pls let me know. If I keep it in the office I have more control over water and light (I can buy it a grow light) or I can take it home and have control over everything including temperature, just not sure if the transport will stress it out to much. It was repotted on 11/4 and given a good soak, and last watered 11/15 #BushLily #Clivia #flowerbuds #TipsandTricks
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My bush Lilly has flowered, what a beautiful sight #BushLily
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Can someone tell me what kind of orchid this is? Rescued it from lowes last year and have never found out what it is! #HappyPlants #BushLily #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict
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Help me! I’m nervous! Her leaves are so big! #BushLily her leaves are getting to be so big! What should I do?!?
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First new leaf in over a year, surely they should grow faster??? #BushLily
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My bush Lilly hasn’t grown or done much in two years and now it’s leaves are turning yellow is there anything I’m missing? #BushLily
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Second Rescue
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Rescued from Neighbor
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Should I cut this leaf? My plant has this one leaf that has to be supported to not fall off too much, and it now blocks the way for a new set of leaves. Should I just go ahead and cut it off? #bushlily #leaves
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Transplanted my Clivia today. Look at that #rootporn 😍
Bush Lily is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
💦 Water Needs
Bush Lily prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Bush Lily may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Bush Lily is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
💨 Humidity
Bush Lily doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
🪴 Soil
Bush Lily does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Bush Lily grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
🌎 Native Region
Bush Lily is native to Southern Africa.
🌸 Flowers
Yes, you may see your Bush Lily bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Bush Lily is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bush Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🌱 Propagation
Bush Lily can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
🍂 Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Bush Lily, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Bush Lily
Bush Lily
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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