Bulbine lily (Bulbine asphodeloides)
Care, watering, light and tips for Bulbine lily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Bulbine lily
Bulbine asphodeloides, also known as Ithethe elimpofu, is a perennial succulent native to South Africa, prized for its attractive yellow flower spikes emerging above fleshy green foliage. It is ideal for rock gardens, sunny borders, or pots, adding an exotic and resilient touch. Its compact habit and long-lasting bloom make it perfect for low-maintenance gardening in warm climates.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, and reduced in winter to prevent rot. Use a well-draining substrate, preferably sandy or a cactus and succulent mix. A common mistake is overwatering, which can be fatal for this drought-tolerant plant.
How to save a dying Bulbine lily
- Warning signs
- Soft, yellowing or whitish leaves, drooping stems.
- First aid
- Remove damaged leaves, check drainage, reduce watering, move to partial shade.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and lack of direct sun, rotting its succulent roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and watering is corrected.