What is Kaffir Lily?

Kaffir Lily is a series of lily originally in South Africa. It is part of the clivia flowering plants. Gardeners from all over the world enjoy Kaffir Lily because it requires little maintenance.

Sometimes it is called the bush lily, the lily of St. John or the fire lily, Kaffir Lily is grown all over the world in the interior and outside. The most common variety grown in the United States is Clivia miniata . It was named after Lady Charlotte Florentin, the Duchess of Northumberland, who lived from 1787 to 1866.

Kaffir Lily tubers should be planted in spring or summer. They prefer well -drained soil, which does not retain water, even if it is heavily connected. This plant is best in a cold subtropical environment and must be protected from frost. In fact, these plants should be bound to the roots. It is difficult to transplant or divide these plants without causing serious damage.

Kaffir Lilies thrives just as well inside or out. If PRaised outside, Kaffir Lily should be planted under a tree or in another shady environment. When growing inside, it should be placed in a well -lit area, but outside of direct sunlight.

At full maturity, the plant can reach up to two feet (61 cm), but grows relatively slowly. The leaves can grow to a length of about three feet (one meter). They are green or, rarely green with white, vertical stripes. These plants last for about two years before they ripen enough to produce flowers.

flowers Kaffir Lily Bloom at the end of spring. They are in the shape of trumpets and tend to be orange with a yellow neck. They were rarely seen colors from red to cream.

Kaffir Lily is relatively easy to take care of them. Gardeners should make sure it is well connected over the spring and years, but during the autumn it should mostly remain dry azimal months. If the plant is regularly connected throughout the year,There will be no flower. Old leaves and stems should be removed for the best growth. Fertilizer with slow release applied during the spring and summer months can help the plant achieve full potential.

Each part of the plant contains a compound called lycorine, which makes it poisonous. Ingestion can cause nausea and vomiting and even seizures. The sap may irritate sensitive skin. Gardeners should maintain this plant from domestic animals and young children.