Rain lily (Zephyranthes clintiae)
Care, watering, light and tips for Rain lily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Rain lily
Zephyranthes clintiae, commonly known as rain lily, is a small perennial bulbous plant that produces delicate, funnel-shaped flowers. Its blooms, ranging from pure white to pale pink, appear rapidly after rainfall, creating an ephemeral and charming display. It is ideal for rock gardens, path borders, or pots, where its sudden flowering can be appreciated.
Native range
Mexico and Central America
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade for optimal flowering. It requires well-drained, sandy soil or soil with good organic matter content, and moderate watering during its growing period, drastically reducing it when the plant is dormant. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to bulb rot; ensure the substrate dries out between waterings. It is drought-tolerant once established.
How to save a dying Rain lily
- Warning signs
- Yellow or soft leaves, rot at the base, no flowering.
- First aid
- Remove damaged bulbs, repot in well-draining soil, reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and soggy soil, rotting the bulbs.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if bulbs aren't completely rotted and action is swift.