Butter Silklily
NameButter Silklily
Species NameSparaxis bulbifera
Common NameButter Silklily
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typegrass-like
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant white and purple bi-colored flowers with a distinct dark purple blotch at the base of each petal, characteristic of the Sparaxis bulbifera species.
Description
This specimen displays delicate white flowers with striking purple markings at their base, characteristic of the Butter Silklily. It is a bulbous perennial, typically grown for its ornamental blooms rather than as a bonsai. The plant is shown in its natural growing environment.
