Zephyranthes rosea (Pink rain lily)

Zephyranthes rosea (Pink rain lily) is a perennial herbaceous, grass-like plant with underground bulbs. It grows about 15 to 20 cm in height. Rosy rain lily bear grassy, five to six narrow and flattened dark green linear leaves, about 3 to 4 mm wide, from spherical tunicate bulbs around 1.5 to 2.5 cm in diameter. The bloom stems arise from the bulb, each bearing single funnel-shaped blossoms are borne erect or slightly inclined on scapes around 10 to 15 cm long. The spathes are around 2 to 2.8 cm long and slightly divided only at the tip. The fragrant six-petaled blooms are around 2.5 cm in width and 3 to 3.5 cm in length.

The perianth is bright pink with a green central perianth tube that is less than 5 mm long. The flowers develop into capsules that are divided deeply into three lobes. The seeds are shiny black and flattened.

Scientific Name: Zephyranthes rosea
Synonyms: Amaryllis carnea, Amaryllis rosea, Atamasco rosea, Zephyranthes carnea.
Common Names: Cuban zephyrlily, rosy rain lily, pink zephyr lily, rain flower, rose fairy lily, rose zephyr lily, Pink fairy lily, Pink magic lily or the pink rain lily.

How to care and grow Zephyranthes rosea (Pink rain lily)?

Light:

It thrives best in full sunlight or partial shade.

Soil:

It grows well in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Slightly acidic to neutral soil pH 6 to 7.

Water:

Water your Pink rain lily plant regularly during the growing season and always keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. You can allow the topsoil to become slightly dry between each watering. During the winter months, reduce watering.

Temperature:

It prefers an average temperatures between 65 degrees Fahrenheit – 75 / 18 degrees Celsius – 24 degrees Celsius.

Fertilizer:

Fertilize monthly from spring through fall with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

Propagation:

Zephyranthes rosea can be easily propagated by dividing clumps of bulbs, but can also be grown from seeds.

Pests and Diseases:

Pink rain lily has no serious pest or disease problems. They are also vulnerable to the necrotrophic fungus Botrytis cinerea.