Also known as Cape Flower · Crape-Flower · Crinkled Bloom
Nerine undulata, or wavy-leaved nerine, is a charming bulbous plant native to South Africa, producing clusters of delicate, crinkled pink flowers in autumn.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to light shade. Protect from intense midday sun in very hot climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce in summer dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Enjoys warm temperatures during the growing season (15-25°C) and cooler, dry conditions during dormancy (10-15°C).
Low
25% intensity
Feed with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer during growth, cease in summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch, but allow it to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period in summer, providing just enough to prevent the bulbs from shriveling completely. Overwatering can lead to bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks at the base once blooming is complete to direct energy back into the bulb. Trim any yellowing or dead foliage at the end of the growing season.
Deadheading encourages further blooming and maintains the plant's tidy appearance.
Nerine undulata is primarily propagated by offsets (bulblets) that form around the mother bulb. Carefully separate these bulblets during repotting in late summer or early autumn.
Plant them individually in well-draining soil and water sparingly until established.
Repot every 2-3 years, preferably in late summer or early autumn, just before new growth appears. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of loam, sand, and grit.
Plant bulbs with the neck just at or slightly above the soil surface.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Nerine Undulata (Nerine undulata) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Nerine |
| Species | Nerine undulata |
Similar in genus Nerine
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