Plant profile
Rain Lily
Zephyranthes longituba Flory ex Flagg & G.Lom.Sm.
Rain Lily is a versatile plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, known for its bell-shaped flowers and low maintenance requirements.
From Wikipedia
Zephyranthes longituba is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a bulbous geophyte that grows primarily in the desert in Coahuila and San Luis Potosí.
Zephyranthes longituba — Text CC BY-SA. See the original article.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- bulbous geophyte
- Climate
- Prefers the logic of dry climates: minimal water retention.
- Origin / area
- According to taxonomic sources, it comes from: Mexico (Coahuila, San Luis Potosí).
Recommended products for Rain Lily
Basic care
- Watering
- Check the mix with a finger before every watering.
- Light
- Prefers plentiful soft light for most of the day.
- Temperature
- On cold nights, pull it back from exposed glass.
- Humidity
- A middle humidity level keeps the plant steady.
Pet toxicity
If your pet chews plants often, offer safe play alternatives.
Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q28806345) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (7769050) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (77111161-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000921212) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Wikipedia — lead extract (CC BY-SA)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).