Description
Nerines have been widely cultivated and they are bulbous flowering plants.
They are bulbous perennials. They produce spherical umbels of lily-like flowers in shades from white through pink to crimson. The leaves are threadlike and strap-shaped. Each flower is usually consisting of six narrow tepals.
| Common Name | Nerines, Guernsey lily, Jersey lily, spider lily |
| Height | Up to 26 inches |
| Flower Colour | Mix color |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Nerine planting procedure:
- Planting season is in the spring or summer season
- Dig a hole about three times as deep as the height of the bulb
- Set the bulb in the hole, pointy end up, then cover with soil and press firmly
- Space bulbs 8 to 10 inches apart
- Water thoroughly after planting
- Use the potting mix for bulb plantation as Garden soil + Compost + Perlite + Sand (2:2:1:1) Soil + Cocopeat + vermicompost (2:1:2)
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial sun |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 18 to 28 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | Summer |
Care
- Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season
- Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am
- Avoid waterlogged soil
- Reduce watering in the winter
- You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector
- You should fertilize a plant at planting time and growing season
- Mulch the potting mix with organic material.
Nerine Lily special feature
Flowers
Nerine Lily uses
- They are used as cut flowers as they produce long-lasting blooms
- This flower is also used for ornamental purpose.