Habranthus martinezii Plant Care
Habranthus martinezii Ravenna
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Zephyranthes martinezii, is a species of flowering plant in the rain lily genus Zephyranthes, family Amaryllidaceae, native to northern Argentina. As its synonym Habranthus martinezii it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Habranthus martinezii?
Water Habranthus martinezii every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Habranthus martinezii Native To?
What Is the Habranthus martinezii?
Habranthus martinezii (Habranthus martinezii) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Habranthus genus. Habranthus martinezii is native to northern Argentina.
Habranthus martinezii displays a grass-like perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.3 ft. Habranthus martinezii produces trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, or orange.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Habranthus martinezii?
Habranthus martinezii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Habranthus martinezii Need?
Habranthus martinezii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Habranthus martinezii Prefer?
Habranthus martinezii grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Habranthus martinezii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Habranthus martinezii?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Habranthus martinezii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Habranthus martinezii?
Feed Habranthus martinezii every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Habranthus martinezii?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Habranthus martinezii?
Habranthus martinezii can be propagated through division of bulbs, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to robust habranthus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Habranthus martinezii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Habranthus martinezii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Habranthus martinezii?
Habranthus martinezii is susceptible to aphids, thrips, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Habranthus martinezii Need?
Habranthus martinezii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Habranthus martinezii is native to northern Argentina. In cooler regions, grow Habranthus martinezii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Habranthus martinezii is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Habranthus genus — compare its care with other Habranthus species on PlantoScan.
Habranthus is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Habranthus martinezii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Habranthus martinezii Ravenna, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Not. Mens. Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. 15(173): 3 (1970)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Habranthus martinezii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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