Description
Also known as Zephyr lily and fairy lily, growing rain lilies are petite, reaching no more than a foot in height and rarely getting that tall.
| Sr | Item name |
| 1 | Zephyranthes Grandiflora, Rain Lily (Any Color) - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Zephyranthes is a perennial flowering plant in Amaryllidaceae family with linear and flattened grasslike leaves are produced and it forms a nice wide clump. The funnel shaped flowers are solitary, with pink to rose red perianths. They are borne erect or slightly inclined on scapes.
The flowers develop into more or less spherical or three-lobed capsules.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 11 inch (28 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Rose pink zephyr lily, Pink rain lily. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 30 centimete |
| Flower Colour | white, pink, yellow. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
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Sunlight
At least five to six hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in Natural bright light .SoilThe soil should be well drained and rich in organic content for growing Hibiscus plant.WateringWater the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.Do not overwater the plant.Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.DontsDo not over water the plant.Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.Zephyranthes Grandiflora care
Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it. | Sunlight | Natural bright light/indirect bright light. |
| Watering | Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
| Soil | The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. Grow well in pH range of 6.5 to 7.5 |
| Temperature | 20 to 30-degree celsius. |
| Fertilizer | During the main growing season (Nov-Dec) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
Zephyranthes Grandiflora uses
Ornamental Use:
- Borders, rock gardens, along paths or sidewalks
- Containers for patios, porches or decks
- Houseplant
