How to identify Bush lily (Clivia nobilis)

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How to identify Bush lily (Clivia nobilis)

Bush lily is an evergreen rhizomatous perennial standing 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) tall. It composes tight clumps of strap-shaped, dark green leaves, non-glossy in appearance, with a length that may exhibit slightly serrated edges and rounded tips. The long-lasting, tubular orange flowers are arranged in an umbel, characteristically drooping. Following the flowering in spring and summer, it produces marble-sized red berries. Prefers bright shade or morning sun, tolerating temperatures as low as 28 degrees F (-2 degrees C).

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type: Evergreen

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Evergreen rhizomatous perennial, 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) tall

Strap-shaped dark green leaves with slightly serrated edges and rounded tips

Tubular orange flowers in drooping umbels, followed by marble-sized red berries

Prefers bright shade or morning sun, tolerant to temperatures as low as 28°F (-2°C)

Bush lily and Their Similar Plants

Bush lily vs. Bush lily: What's The Difference?

The bush lily is a flowering green plant that grows best in woodland environments. It is native to South Africa. It gives off a fragrant scent, but is toxic and poisonous if eaten. In the wild, bush lily plants tend to grow together in clumps.

Stem clivia vs. Bush lily: What's The Difference?

Stem clivia is a perennial flowering plant notable for its long, arching leaves and tall stems that support clusters of pendulous, tubular flowers, typically in shades of orange or red. These blossoms emerge in late winter to spring, adding vibrant color to shaded woodland areas where this plant thrives. A lack of a visible stem and its preference for dappled light reflect stem clivia's adaptation to understory growth.

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Key Facts About Bush lily

Attributes of Bush lily

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Height

38 cm

Spread

30 cm

Stem Color

Green

Red

Yellow

Leaf type

Evergreen

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Scientific Classification of Bush lily

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Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Bush lily (Clivia nobilis)

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Distribution Map of Bush lily

Bush lily is indigenous to the subtropical woodlands of Southern Africa. It has been introduced and cultivated in various temperate and subtropical regions across the globe, reflecting its popularity and adaptability.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Potentially invasive

Exotic

No species reported

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