Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in late summer and autumn to encourage dormancy.
In winter, keep the soil barely moist to prevent root rot.
Nerine Filamentosa is a captivating bulbous perennial from South Africa, producing striking star-shaped flowers in autumn. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers a location with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, but can tolerate some afternoon shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings during growth, reduce significantly in late summer/autumn.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season (18-24°C) and cooler temperatures during dormancy (10-15°C).
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season only with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
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 moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in late summer and autumn to encourage dormancy.
In winter, keep the soil barely moist to prevent root rot.
Pruning is generally not required for Nerine filamentosa. Remove any dead or dried foliage at the end of the growing season to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent potential disease.
Ensure cuts are clean and close to the bulb.
Propagate Nerine filamentosa from offsets (bulblets) produced by the parent bulb. Carefully separate the offsets during repotting in late summer or early autumn. Replant them into well-draining soil at a suitable depth.
Repot Nerine filamentosa every 2-3 years during its dormant period in late summer or early autumn. Use a well-draining compost mix.
Ensure the bulbs are planted at a depth where their tips are just at or slightly above the soil surface.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Nerine |
| Species | Nerine filamentosa |
Similar in genus Nerine
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
