Ribbon Nerine (Nerine angustifolia) is a South African native bulb producing delicate, star-shaped pink flowers on tall stems in late summer to autumn.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Full sun to partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings. Reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures during growth, cooler during dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
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 surface begins to dry, but allow it to drain completely.
Reduce watering significantly during its dormant period in late summer and autumn to mimic its natural dry season and encourage flowering. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stems to prevent seed formation and direct energy back into the bulb. Prune away any dead or damaged foliage only after it has yellowed and dried naturally.
Avoid cutting green leaves prematurely as they are essential for bulb nourishment.
Nerine angustifolia can be propagated by offsets or bulb division. Carefully separate small bulbs that have formed around the parent bulb during repotting in late summer or early autumn.
Plant divisions in well-draining soil, ensuring the neck of the bulb is at soil level.
Repot every 2-3 years when the bulbs become crowded or the soil is depleted. The best time for repotting is in late summer or early autumn, just before new growth appears.
Use a well-draining potting mix, and plant bulbs at a depth where the neck is just at the soil surface.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Ribbon Nerine (Nerine angustifolia)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Nerine |
| Species | Nerine angustifolia |
Similar in genus Nerine
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