Clivia miniata, commonly known as the Bush Lily or Kaffir Lily, is a hardy flowering indoor plant admired for its deep green strap-like leaves and vibrant clusters of orange trumpet-shaped blooms. With its bold colour and upright growth, it’s a striking feature plant for bright indoor spaces.
Details
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Height: Up to 60–90cm indoors
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Width: Up to 40–60cm wide
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Growth Habit: Upright, clumping plant
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Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
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Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity
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Pet Friendly: No — toxic if ingested
Care
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Water: Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry between watering. Reduce watering in winter.
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Light: Bright indirect light or gentle morning sun. Avoid harsh direct sunlight.
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Fertilise: Every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a flowering plant fertiliser.
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Soil Type: Free-draining indoor mix with added perlite and organic matter.
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Maintenance: Low to medium — remove spent flower stems and old leaves as needed.
Common names
- Bush Lily
- Kaffir Lily
- Clivia
- Clivia miniata
- Indoor Bush Lily
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Family: Amaryllidaceae
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Genus: Clivia