Does Zephyranthes prefer shade or sun?

Does Zephyranthes prefer shade or sun?

Zephyranthes is a sun-loving plant, also known as leek orchid. The plant prefers a warm, humid and well-lit growing environment. It is strong, drought-resistant and high-temperature resistant, light-loving and semi-shade-tolerant, has a wide adaptability to soil, and is a relatively easy plant to grow.

Does Zephyranthes like the sun?

Zephyranthes loves light and has a high demand for light. During normal care, try to let the plant receive more light, and also provide it with good light in winter.

Zephyranthes can be exposed to the sun in summer, but it is very afraid of excessive exposure to the sun. The leaves of the plant will easily turn yellow after being sunburned. At this time, it is necessary to cut off the injured leaves in time and move them to a ventilated and cool place for maintenance.

Is Zephyranthes tolerant to shade?

Zephyranthes is not shade-tolerant. If it is kept indoors or in a shady place for a long time, the plant will become too tall and grow poorly.

Rain orchid growth environment

Zephyranthes does not have high requirements for soil. It only needs the soil to be a little fertile and can grow normally in sandy loam. Its most suitable growth temperature is around 30℃.

Zephyranthes does not require much water. It is best to keep the soil moist and do a good job of drainage. Water should not be allowed to accumulate in the soil to prevent root rot.