Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to bulb rot. Reduce watering significantly during its dormant period in summer.
Also known as August Rain Lily · Autumn Zephir Lily · Autumn Zephyr Lily
Autumn Zephyrlily (Zephyanthes candida) is a charming bulbous perennial with strap-like green foliage and delicate, star-shaped white flowers that appear in autumn.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in summer dormancy.
Well-drained loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-24°C. Tolerates cooler conditions in winter.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring. Avoid feeding during dormancy.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to bulb rot. Reduce watering significantly during its dormant period in summer.
Prune away any dead or damaged foliage as needed. After flowering, remove spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent seed formation, which can deplete the plant's energy.
Propagate by dividing overcrowded clumps in late summer or early autumn, just before replanting. Seeds can be sown in spring but germination is slow and plants may take several years to flower.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the bulbs are crowded, in early autumn. Use well-draining potting mix and plant bulbs with the tips just at the soil surface. Ensure adequate space for future division.
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Where Autumn Zephyrlily (Zephyranthes candida) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Zephyranthes |
| Species | Zephyranthes candida |
Similar in genus Zephyranthes
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