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Nerines (Nerine)
Also known as : Spider lilies
Nerines are popular choices for gardeners and florists, since they are easy to grow in pots and gardens and are captivating in appearance. They produce extremely showy blooms that grow in bright red, purple, pink, orange, or white blooms. They grow from bulbs and sprout long stems that tend to grow in tight clusters.
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2.5 cm to 8 cm
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Nerines are bulbous perennials known for their striking, lily-like flowers. Basic care involves providing full sun and well-drained soil, ensuring moderate watering to keep the soil slightly moist. Temperature should be warm during growth with cooler periods after flowering. Common challenges include rot from excessive moisture and pests like aphids. Seasonal care includes reducing watering after flowering in Autumn and keeping bulbs dry during dormant Winter periods, with a gradual return to regular care in Spring as growth resumes.
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7 most common species:
Nerine bowdenii
Guernsey lily
The guernsey lily grows from a bulb and is originally from South Africa. Easy to grow, it can be popular as an accent plant in gardens and borders. These lilies are available in an array of pinks, whites, and reds.
Nerine sarniensis
Guernsey lily
Guernsey lily (Nerine sarniensis) is a perennial plant that grows from a bulb and blooms bright red, trumpet-shaped blossoms in late summer to early fall. Sometimes referred to as diamond lily, the flowers sparkle in the sunlight. Its cut flowers are long-lasting. Thrives in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil.
Nerine bowdenii 'Albivetta'
Guernsey lily 'Albivetta'
Guernsey lily 'Albivetta' is a cultivated plant from the Amaryllidaceae family bred for its gorgeous late-season blooms. It is bred to bloom later than other plants in the genus, making it a favorite with fall gardeners. The flowers are also unique to guernsey lily 'Albivetta', starting as light pink and gradually turning to mauve and finally ivory.
Nerine bowdenii 'Ostara K'
Guernsey lily 'Ostara K'
The ruffled petals of the guernsey lily 'Ostara K' protrude from the stems like spider's legs, making this Nerine cultivar quirky and cool. Its parent plant, the Guernsey lily, shows off a much darker pink color, but guernsey lily 'Ostara K' benefits from daintiness and subtlety.
Nerine undulata
Cape flower
Cape flower boasts wavy, pink-tinged petals that form a distinctive umbel atop a sturdy, leafless stem. Often emerging in autumn, its blooms are a bold contrast to the subdued hues of its native South African cliffs and rocky outcroppings. This bulbous perennial thrives in well-drained soil, basking in full sun, and its flamboyant flowers both captivate onlookers and endure in harsh, dry conditions.
Nerine humilis
Nerine humilis
Nerine humilis features slender stems that rise above strappy green foliage, culminating in clusters of delicate pink funnel-shaped flowers. These vibrant blooms appear in the late summer to autumn period, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun environments. Nerine humilis's resilience and modest stature allow it to adapt well to rock gardens and borders, adding a pop of late-season color.
Nerine laticoma
Vlei lily
Vlei lily is a flowering bulb plant displaying striking, funnel-shaped blooms atop slender, leafless stems. Its petals often showcase a vibrant pink hue with delicate ruffling, attracting pollinators in its native habitat. This perennial thrives in well-drained soil, symbolizing its resilience and ability to adapt to rock-strewn terrain or sloping landscapes.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
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Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
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Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Nerine
Also known as: Spider lilies
Nerines are popular choices for gardeners and florists, since they are easy to grow in pots and gardens and are captivating in appearance. They produce extremely showy blooms that grow in bright red, purple, pink, orange, or white blooms. They grow from bulbs and sprout long stems that tend to grow in tight clusters.
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Key Facts About Nerines

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Attributes of Nerines

Plant Height
45 cm
Spread
10 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Nerines

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Distribution of Nerines

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Distribution Map of Nerines

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Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
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How to Grow and Care for Nerines

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Nerines are bulbous perennials known for their striking, lily-like flowers. Basic care involves providing full sun and well-drained soil, ensuring moderate watering to keep the soil slightly moist. Temperature should be warm during growth with cooler periods after flowering. Common challenges include rot from excessive moisture and pests like aphids. Seasonal care includes reducing watering after flowering in Autumn and keeping bulbs dry during dormant Winter periods, with a gradual return to regular care in Spring as growth resumes.
More Info About Caring for Nerines
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Exploring the Nerines Plants

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7 most common species:
Nerine bowdenii
Guernsey lily
The guernsey lily grows from a bulb and is originally from South Africa. Easy to grow, it can be popular as an accent plant in gardens and borders. These lilies are available in an array of pinks, whites, and reds.
Nerine sarniensis
Guernsey lily
Guernsey lily (Nerine sarniensis) is a perennial plant that grows from a bulb and blooms bright red, trumpet-shaped blossoms in late summer to early fall. Sometimes referred to as diamond lily, the flowers sparkle in the sunlight. Its cut flowers are long-lasting. Thrives in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil.
Nerine bowdenii 'Albivetta'
Guernsey lily 'Albivetta'
Guernsey lily 'Albivetta' is a cultivated plant from the Amaryllidaceae family bred for its gorgeous late-season blooms. It is bred to bloom later than other plants in the genus, making it a favorite with fall gardeners. The flowers are also unique to guernsey lily 'Albivetta', starting as light pink and gradually turning to mauve and finally ivory.
Nerine bowdenii 'Ostara K'
Guernsey lily 'Ostara K'
The ruffled petals of the guernsey lily 'Ostara K' protrude from the stems like spider's legs, making this Nerine cultivar quirky and cool. Its parent plant, the Guernsey lily, shows off a much darker pink color, but guernsey lily 'Ostara K' benefits from daintiness and subtlety.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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