Nerine Flower Bulbs (Pink)

About Nerine Pink Flower Bulbs

Nerine (Nerine bowdenii) grows sparkling pink, spider-lily style blooms with elegant curly petals — and flowers in late autumn to early winter, when most other plants have already faded. A rare, exotic variety not commonly found in local markets.

How to Plant

1. Select healthy, firm bulbs free from mold or soft spots.
2. Soak bulbs in water for 2-3 hours before planting (optional, speeds up rooting).
3. Prepare well-draining soil — garden soil + river sand + compost.
4. Plant with the bulb's neck slightly above the soil surface — do not bury it.
5. Space bulbs 10-15 cm apart, then water lightly.

Light, Water & Soil

• Light: 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Water: Moderate — let topsoil dry before watering again; avoid waterlogging (causes bulb rot).
• Soil: Sandy, fast-draining soil — avoid heavy clay.
• Temperature: Prefers 15°C-28°C.

Planting Season & Blooming

Best planted August-September in North India, September-October in South India. Blooms typically appear late autumn to early winter, depending on local climate and care.

Care & Dormancy

• Apply vermicompost or organic compost once a month; a mild liquid flowering fertilizer during the growth stage helps blooming.
• Remove spent flowers to conserve the bulb's energy.
• Leaves drying after blooming is natural dormancy — reduce watering during this phase.
• Bulbs produce offsets over time that can be separated and replanted after a few seasons.

Common Problems

• Bulb rot: usually from overwatering or poor drainage.
• Poor flowering: often due to insufficient sunlight, excess nitrogen fertilizer, or overcrowded bulbs.

Note: This listing ships the flower bulb only, not a blooming plant. Bloom timing shown is typical for this variety under suitable growing conditions — we don't promise a fixed date. Nerine belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family; like other amaryllis-family bulbs, keep away from pets and children as bulbs can be toxic if ingested.