Rain Lily
Zephyranthes spp.
Rain lilies are small bulbs with grassy leaves that burst into crocus-like pink, white or yellow flowers a few days after heavy rain. They are easy, multiply quickly and look lovely along path edges and in pots.
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Essential Care Requirements
Light
Full sun, Partial sun
Watering
Moderate
Let the soil dry between waterings; a deep soak after a dry spell triggers flowering.
Soil
Well-drained soil with compost; pH 6.0–7.5.
Temperature and humidity
5–40 °C · Moderate humidity
Feeding
Feed lightly once or twice in the growing season.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by offsets, seed
Remove spent flowers.
The bulbs are toxic if eaten and can cause vomiting in people and pets.
Top Cultivation Tips
Plant bulbs 3–5 cm deep, close together.
Divide crowded clumps after flowering.
Mimic rain by drying then soaking pots.
Self-seeds in good conditions.
