Key Features & Benefits

• Attractive flowering plant known for its elegant, fragrant blooms
• Produces beautiful flowers in shades of white, pink, orange, or red depending on variety
• Adds ornamental value to home gardens, balconies, and indoor spaces
• Some varieties have a pleasant natural fragrance
• Suitable for pots, garden beds, and landscaping
• Easy to grow with proper basic care

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Prefers bright sunlight to partial shade
• Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily
• Avoid harsh afternoon sun in very hot climates

Soil

• Requires well-draining, fertile soil
• Ideal mix: garden soil + compost + sand or cocopeat
• Slightly acidic to neutral soil is suitable

Temperature & Climate

• Thrives in moderate to warm climates
• Ideal temperature: 18°C to 30°C
• Sensitive to extreme heat and frost

Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Water 2–3 times per week depending on weather
• Reduce watering during dormant period
• Ensure proper drainage to avoid bulb rot

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost every 2–3 weeks during growing season
• Use balanced liquid fertilizer to promote flowering
• Add phosphorus-rich fertilizer for better blooms
• Avoid over-fertilizing

Re-potting Instructions

• Use a pot with good drainage (minimum 10–12 inches deep)
• Re-pot bulbs every 1–2 years
• Replace old soil with fresh nutrient-rich mix
• Separate bulbs if overcrowded
• Plant bulbs at proper depth (2–3 times their height)

Flowering Season

• Typically blooms in spring to early summer
• Some varieties may bloom multiple times a year
• Flowers last for several days and can be used as cut flowers

Usage Ideas

• Ideal for decorative garden displays and landscaping
• Used as cut flowers for home decoration
• Suitable for gifting and festive decoration
• Enhances aesthetic appeal of balconies and indoor spaces
• Some varieties used in traditional and cultural settings

Care Tips

• Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms
• Provide support if stems grow tall
• Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases
• Protect from heavy rain and strong winds
• Keep bulbs dry during dormancy period
• Monitor pests like aphids and mites; use neem oil if needed.