Pink rain lily (Zephyranthes bifida)
Care, watering, light and tips for Pink rain 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 Pink rain lily
Zephyranthes bifida, commonly known as Red Rain Lily, is a charming small perennial bulbous plant that produces delicate, bright pink to red trumpet-shaped flowers. It is ideal for rockeries, path edges, or as a potted plant, adding a vibrant touch to the garden or balcony. Its flowers typically appear in summer and autumn, often after rainfall.
Native range
Southern South America (Argentina, Uruguay, southern Brazil)
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering, although it tolerates some partial shade. Watering should be moderate during growth and flowering, significantly reducing or suspending it during dormancy. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with some organic matter; avoid waterlogging, as the bulbs are prone to rot.
How to save a dying Pink rain lily
- Warning signs
- Soft, yellowing or brown leaves; no blooms or falling flowers. Rot at the base.
- First aid
- Check the bulb: if soft or smelly, cut away damaged parts. Replant in dry, well-draining substrate.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in winter. Waterlogged soil quickly rots the bulb.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the bulb isn't completely rotten. Act fast at the first symptoms.