Plant Information
Common Name: LILLIES - RAIN LILLY, WHITE RAIN LILLY
Scientific Name: Zephyranthes candida
Alternative Names: FAIRY LILLY
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R85.00
Scientific Name: Zephyranthes candida
Alternative Names: FAIRY LILLY
N/AR85.00Description
- Perennial
- White Rain Lilies are native to South America.
- It is a hardy, evergreen bulbous plant bearing white crocus-like flowers from late summer to autumn.
- They most often burst into bloom immediately following periods of significant rain.
- The White Rain Lily has a height and spread of 20cm.
- They prefer to be watered regularly but be careful not to overwater them.
- White Rain Lily is ideal for pots and borders - place them in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
- Remove spent flowers and dead leaves regularly to keep the plant healthy and attractive.
- They can be divided in spring and autumn - carefully separate the bulbs and plant them in fresh soil.
- White Rain Lily is an aquatic plant that can be grown in a pond with a depth of 15cm.
- Make sure the plant is not submerged too deeply, as this can cause the bulb to rot.
- The water in the pond should be clean and clear, with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.
- Regularly test the water, adjusting the pH as necessary.
- They will grow best in a mixture of sand, loam and gravel.
- Add a layer of soil to the bottom of the pond or plant the bulbs in a container filled with soil and gravel.
- White Rain Lily can tolerate a range of temperatures, but it prefers warm water.
- Protect the plant from frost in winter.
- They are generally disease and pest-free, but watch out for snails, slugs, and spider mites.
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