How to tend a Reineckia carnea

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Resistant to shade, usually grows in valleys or shady places

Soil

Deep and well-drained loam or sandy loam containing abundant humus in sunny places

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove withered flowers and diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Mexico
Category
Liliaceae, Reineckia
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period July-November
Flower colors
pink, fruit color red