Bowden lily Elex

How to Grow and Care for Bowden lily Elex

Bowden lily Elex · Nerine bowdenii 'Elex'

Grow under glass planting bulbs in autumn or spring with the tips above the surface of a loam-based compost. In frost-free areas, plant outdoors in early spring in a moderately fertile, well drained soil. See Nerine cultivation for further information

Watering: Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellowsSunlight: Full sunOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Bowden lily Elex

Bowden lily Elex
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow under glass planting bulbs in autumn or spring with the tips above the surface of a loam-based compost. In frost-free areas, plant outdoors in early spring in a moderately fertile, well drained soil. See Nerine cultivation for further information

How to Water Bowden lily Elex?

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bowden lily Elex?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Bowden lily Elex?

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What Soil Is Best for Bowden lily Elex?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Bowden lily Elex?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Bowden lily Elex?

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

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How to Prune Bowden lily Elex?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Bowden lily Elex?

Propagate by division after flowering, or by seed sown as soon as ripe

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How to Transplant Bowden lily Elex?

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How to Care for Bowden lily Elex in Winter?

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How to Plant Bowden lily Elex?

Grow under glass planting bulbs in autumn or spring with the tips above the surface of a loam-based compost. In frost-free areas, plant outdoors in early spring in a moderately fertile, well drained soil. See Nerine cultivation for further information

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How to Repot Bowden lily Elex?

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How to Harvest Bowden lily Elex?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

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The Toxicity of Bowden lily Elex

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Bowden lily Elex

Plant typeBulbs
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FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Nerine bowdenii 'Elex'
Genus
Nerine
Family
Amaryllidaceae
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