Plant Care Bush Lily

Bush Lily

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Bush Lily has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Bush Lily has a Fast grower plant personality 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

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Bush Lily

Water needs for Bush Lily
0.5 cups
every 9

Bush Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnā€™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.

Calculate water needs of Bush Lily

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Bush Lily in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bush Lily: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Bush Lily may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves šŸƒ, 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 šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Bush Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bush Lily: repot after 2X growth

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 itā€™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 yearā€”whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
ā­ Difficulty Level

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!

How to Grow Bush Lily →

Benefits of Growing Bush Lily →

Common Bush Lily Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Bush Lily →

Outdoor Care Guide for Bush Lily →


šŸ’¦ 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.

Bush Lily Water Frequency →

Bush Lily Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Bush Lily may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves šŸƒ 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 šŸ”.

Bush Lily Light Requirements →

Bush Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Bush Lily is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Bush Lily is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Bush Lily Edible? →

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Bush Lily Toxicity to Humans →


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Bush Lily doesnā€™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.

Bush Lily Humidity Needs →


šŸŖ“ 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!

Best Soil Mix for Bush Lily →

Best Pots for Bush Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Bush Lily →

What Are Healthy Bush Lily Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Bush Lily grows very slowly and doesnā€™t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantā€™s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Bush Lily →


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Bush Lily is native to Southern Africa.


šŸŒø Flowers
ā¬†ļø ā¬‡ļø Growth Pattern

Bush Lily is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Bush Lily Lifecycle →

Bush Lily Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Bush Lily →


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
šŸŒ± 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

How to Propagate Bush Lily →


šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves arenā€™t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantā€™s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itā€™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!


šŸ§ 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

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 doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Bush Lily has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 9
Bush Lily has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 8
Bush Lily has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 8
Bush Lily has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 4
Bush Lily has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 2
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globe Albuquerque, NM
04/01/2022

Very beautiful plant

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Fast grower Fast grower
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leaf-1 36 Plants
xp 918 XP
05/22/2021

Iā€™d like to get this blooming again but nothing Iā€™ve tried has done but kept it alive

Survivor Survivor
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globe Simcoe, Ontario
05/16/2021

Easy to keep lush, hard to get to bloom but gorgeous when it does

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
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globe Miami, FL
05/02/2021

This basically thrives on neglect-water it once a week and I live in Miami FL where itā€™s hot and humid year round. Itā€™s indoors by an east facing window and it never fails to give me lovely orange flowers and lush green leaves.

Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily

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