Nerine filifolia

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A compact, summer-dormant perennial bulb, with narrow, grass-like green leaves. Loose clusters of small, spidery rose-pink flowers, with narrow, wavy, recurved petals, are held on upright stems to around 25cm high in early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Nerine filifolia (Nerine filifolia)
Genus: Nerine
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs
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Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Nerine filifolia

Distribution map

Southern Africa (Eastern Cape)

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Nerine filifolia

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Nerine filifolia care guide

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division after flowering, or by chipping, see bulb propagation

Growing

Thrives in well-drained soil, preferably in a sunny, sheltered position for best flowering performance. Plant bulbs 10cm apart with the neck of the bulb showing above the soil. May need winter protection in areas prone to hard frosts. Ideal for containers or an alpine house. See nerine cultivation

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