How to identify Bush lily (Clivia miniata)
Bush lily, also known as Fire lily
Bush lily boasts a robust presence with its glossy, leathery, and strap-like foliage reaching up to 2 feet (60 cm) in height and width. The leaves are a deep, dark green color, providing a lush backdrop for the clusters of pale orange blossoms that emerge atop erect stalks in the late winter to spring period. The flowers delicately punctuate the plant's verdant clumps, offering a striking contrast. This evergreen displays a bulb-like perennial growth, with blunt-tipped leaves contributing to its distinctive aesthetic.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Strap-like leaves, 2 feet (60 cm) long, glossy and dark green, creating a lush backdrop.
Clusters of pale orange blossoms atop erect stalks, contrasting with deep green foliage.
Large, funnel-shaped flowers, 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm), vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red.
Fruit with bright red, fleshy berries, 1/2 inch in diameter, containing large round seeds.
Basal leaves forming a graceful arch, 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) long, bright green and strap-shaped.
Bush lily features impressive and conspicuous leaves that are a key identification trait. The leaves are strap-shaped and basal, forming a graceful arch. Each leaf typically measures between 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) in length and is bright green. Their texture is smooth and firm, with the leaves being alternately arranged. The veins are parallel, a characteristic common in monocot plants, and add to the structural appeal of the plant's foliage.
Bush lily flowers are large, funnel-shaped, and typically range from 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) in length. Each umbel bears 10-20 blooms in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red. The flowers display an orange coloration with a distinct yellow-cream center, creating a striking visual contrast. Their blooming period usually spans late winter to early spring. The arrangement of the petals and the vivid color palette make these flowers a distinctive and eye-catching feature in any floral display.
Bush lily is acaulescent, meaning it lacks a visible stem. The stem is subterranean, typically a rhizome. It is firm, smooth, and light brown in color, usually 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) in diameter. These rhizomes horizontally spread beneath the soil and give rise to tufts of foliage. The growth pattern is non-branching, contributing to the clumping appearance of the plant. This underground stem allows bush lily to efficiently store nutrients and survive through various environmental conditions.
The fruit of bush lily are conspicuous, with a fleshy, berry-like appearance, primarily noted for their bright red hue. These spherical fruits feature a substantial size, approximately 1/2 inch in diameter. Enclosed within each berry are sizeable, round seeds that demand a considerable duration, typically exceeding one year, to reach full maturity. The berries’ vivid coloration and retention period on the plant are distinctive identifiers for those familiarizing themselves with bush lily's fruiting attributes.
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Scientific Classification of Bush lily
