Rosebud zephyr lily (Zephyranthes rosea)
Care, watering, light and tips for Rosebud zephyr lily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Rosebud zephyr lily
Zephyranthes rosea, commonly known as Pink Rain Lily, is a charming small perennial bulbous plant that produces delicate, bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers, often after rainfall. Its compact size and abundant blooming make it ideal for garden borders, rockeries, or pots on patios and balconies, adding a vibrant and ephemeral touch of color. It's an excellent choice for creating colorful focal points in low-maintenance gardens.
Native range
Antilles (Caribbean)
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade for optimal flowering. Watering should be moderate during growth and blooming, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings; reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant. Use well-drained, sandy, and fertile soil. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to bulb rot.
How to save a dying Rosebud zephyr lily
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or soft leaves, no blooming, soft or moldy bulbs.
- First aid
- Remove bulb, inspect. If soft parts, cut them. Replant in well-draining soil, reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and waterlogged soil, quickly rotting the bulb. It's its biggest enemy!
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the bulb is not completely rotted. Act fast at the first signs.