Large Pink Nerine (Nerine bowdenii)
Nerine bowdenii, the Large Pink Nerine, is a bulbous perennial from South Africa, known for its striking, late-season pink blooms on leafless stems.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Water regularly during growth, allow to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in dormancy.
Soil
Requires well-drained soil. A sandy loam or a mix amended with grit or perlite is ideal to prevent waterlogging.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures during growth and cooler conditions during dormancy.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.
Water regularly during growth, allow to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in dormancy.
Active growth: Spring-Autumn. Dormancy: Summer.
Requires well-drained soil. A sandy loam or a mix amended with grit or perlite is ideal to prevent waterlogging.
Prefers moderate temperatures during growth and cooler conditions during dormancy.
Ideal growing range: 10-25°C. Dormancy: Cooler.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Discontinue as foliage yellows.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.15-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Strap-like
Flower Size
5-7 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyAmaryllidaceae
- genusNerine
- speciesNerine bowdenii
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No