Rain Lily Pink (Zephyranthes)
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Product Description
The rain lily (Zephyranthes) is a small, low-maintenance perennial bulbous plant from the Amaryllis family known for bursting into bloom 1 to 2 days after heavy rainfall.
KEY PLANT OVERVIEW
BOTANICAL NAME: Zephyranthes spp. (and related Habranthus, Cooperia).
COMMON NAMES: Rain lily, fairy lily, zephyr lily.
HEIGHT: 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm).
FOLIAGE: Dark green, narrow, grass-like strap-shaped leaves.
FLOWER COLORS: White (Z. candida), yellow (Z. citrina), and various shades of pink or rose (Z. grandiflora /rosea).
TOXICITY: All parts of the plant, including the bulb, contain toxic alkaloids and are harmful to humans and pets if ingested.
Planting Guide
BEST TIME: Plant bulbs in spring after the frost passes or right before the monsoon season.
DEPTH & SPACING: Plant bulbs 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7 cm) deep with the pointed end facing up, spaced about 3 to 4 inches apart.
SOIL: Loose, fertile, and very well-draining soil (a mix of 50% garden soil, 30% compost/coco peat, and 20% sand works well).
CONTAINERS: They thrive exceptionally well in shallow pots or garden borders.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade (at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal flowering).
WATERING: Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing and rainy season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.
FERTILIZING: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer or compost every 4 to 6 weeks during the active blooming season.
PROPAGATION: Easily multiplies through underground offsets (bulblets) which can be divided every few years.