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Nerine has some common insect problems:
Narcissus Bulb Fly

Guernsey Lily Nerine

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Phonetic Spelling
nay-REE-nay
Description

Nerine is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. They are bulbous perennials, some evergreen, associated with rocky and arid habitats. They are injured below 25 degrees F (2C).

Most have strap-shaped leaves to about 1 foot long; depending on the species, these either die back well before bloom time in late summer or early autumn or emerge only after its bloom period.  All have an attractive, broad, funnel- or trumpet-shaped flowers carried in clusters atop leafless stems.

They are best grown as container plants. Use a rich, well-drained growing medium, and set the bulbs with the neck well above the soil level so only about half the bulb is buried, approximately 2 in deep to the base.  Place the bulbs 6–8 inches apart. The bulbs can be left in the same pot for several years, as they bloom best when crowded. Water freely when the plants have foliage but do not water when the bulbs are dormant.  They grow best in full to AM sun.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  All nerines are highly susceptible to mealybug infestation.

 

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Cultivars / Varieties:
N. bowdenii, N. flexuosa 'Alba' , N. sarniensis, N. sarniensis corusca 'Major' , N. undulata
Tags:
#bulb#showy flowers#full sun tolerant#well-drained soil#tropical perennials#rich soils#summer bulbs#morning sun#container plant
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
N. bowdenii, N. flexuosa 'Alba' , N. sarniensis, N. sarniensis corusca 'Major' , N. undulata
Tags:
#bulb#showy flowers#full sun tolerant#well-drained soil#tropical perennials#rich soils#summer bulbs#morning sun#container plant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Nerine
    Family:
    Amaryllidaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Bulb
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Zimbabwe to South Africa
    Bulb Storage:
    Store bulbs dry or in container with ventilation at 35 degrees F (2C).
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Bulb
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Orange
    Pink
    Red/Burgundy
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Umbel
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Funnel
    Trumpet
    Flower Petals:
    6 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Attractive, broad, funnel- or trumpet-shaped flowers carried in clusters atop leafless stems.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Fleshy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Lanceolate
    Linear
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    Long strap-like leaves which tend to flop over.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Houseplants