Early Nancy (Wurmbea biglandulosa) is a small, perennial herb native to southwestern Australia, blooming with delicate white star-shaped flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered sunlight or morning sun. Protect from intense afternoon sun, which can scorch leaves during hot periods.
Moderate with periods of dryness
50% intensity
Water thoroughly during growth, allow drying between waterings. Reduce significantly in summer dormancy and sparingly in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season. Tolerates cooler conditions in winter, down to 5°C, but protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a diluted balanced fertilizer only during active growth in spring and autumn. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season (spring and autumn), allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the summer dormancy period.
In winter, keep the soil barely moist to prevent rot, especially if grown in cooler conditions.
Remove spent flower stalks to prevent seed formation and encourage further blooming or to maintain a tidy appearance. Dead or damaged foliage should be trimmed back as needed.
Pruning is generally minimal for this species.
Propagate from offsets or cormels produced by the parent corm. These can be carefully separated during repotting in late summer or early autumn.
Sow seeds in autumn or early spring, but expect them to take several years to reach flowering size.
Repot every 2-3 years, ideally in late summer or early autumn just as new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a sandy loam or a mix for bulbs.
Ensure the new pot provides adequate space for the developing corm and offsets.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Early Nancy (Wurmbea biglandulosa) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Wurmbea |
| Species | Wurmbea biglandulosa |
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