How to tend a Zephyranthes candida

Also known as: Atamosco candida (Lindl.) Sasaki, Plectronema candida (Herb.) Raf., Zephyranthes nivea (Schult. & Schult.f.) D.Dietr., Amaryllis candida Lindl., Amaryllis nivea Schult.f., Argyropsis candida (Herb.) M.Roem.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries

Sunlight

Like adequate light, resistant to half shade

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, in summer and autumn apply fertilizers once monthly

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, old, diseased, and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
South Africa
Category
Amaryllidaceae, Zephyranthes
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-August, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
white
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