Planting and Growing Nelson's slime lily
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Water moderately, keeping soil slightly moist during growth; reduce in winter dormancy. |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer. |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water Nelson's slime lily?
Water moderately, keeping soil slightly moist during growth; reduce in winter dormancy.
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Nelson's slime lily?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Nelson's slime lily?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Nelson's slime lily?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Nelson's slime lily?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Nelson's slime lily?
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer.
Learn more →How to Prune Nelson's slime lily?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate Nelson's slime lily?
Propagate from seed (indoors) sown as soon as ripe, or remove offsets when dormant
Learn more →How to Transplant Nelson's slime lily?
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Learn more →How to Care for Nelson's slime lily in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Nelson's slime lily?
Grows best under glass in containers of John Innes No 2 potting compost with added sharp sand and leafmould. A position in full light is ideal. Water moderately when the bulbs are in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, keep bulbs dry
Learn more →How to Repot Nelson's slime lily?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Nelson's slime lily?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Nelson's slime lily
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]