Pancratium canariense
Care, watering, light and tips for Pancratium canariense on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Pancratium canariense
Pancratium canariense, known as the Canary sand lily, is a perennial bulbous plant endemic to the Canary Islands. Its large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers with a central corona emerge in summer on sturdy stems. It is ideal for rockeries, low-maintenance gardens, or as a potted plant in temperate climates, adding an exotic and elegant touch.
Native range
Canary Islands
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade and well-drained soils, preferably sandy or rocky. Watering should be moderate during growth and flowering, drastically reducing or suspending it during the winter dormancy period to prevent bulb rot. A common mistake is overwatering or poor drainage, which can be fatal. It does not require intensive fertilization; a little bulb fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
How to save a dying Pancratium canariense
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or soft leaves, drooping stems, soft bulb.
- First aid
- Remove damaged leaves, check bulb (if soft, cut to healthy tissue), repot in fresh soil.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (rots the bulb), poor drainage, direct strong sun exposure.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the bulb isn't completely rotten. Act fast and provide proper environment.