Ismene nutans Plant Care
Ismene nutans Herb.
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Ismene nutans is a plant species in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to the Andes.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Ismene nutans?
Water Ismene nutans 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 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Ismene nutans Native To?
What Is the Ismene nutans?
Ismene nutans (Ismene nutans) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Ismene genus. Ismene nutans is native to the Andes.
Ismene nutans displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Ismene nutans produces fragrant white flowers with a trumpet shape.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Ismene nutans?
Ismene nutans 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 Ismene nutans Need?
Ismene nutans thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Ismene nutans Prefer?
Ismene nutans grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Ismene nutans prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ismene nutans?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Ismene nutans to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Ismene nutans?
Feed Ismene nutans 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 Ismene nutans?
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 Ismene nutans?
Ismene nutans can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to peruvian daffodil plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Ismene nutans Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to pets, can cause skin irritation in humans
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 Ismene nutans?
Ismene nutans is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. 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 Ismene nutans Need?
Ismene nutans grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Ismene nutans is native to the Andes. In cooler regions, grow Ismene nutans as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Ismene nutans 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 Ismene genus — compare its care with other Ismene species on PlantoScan.
Ismene is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Ismene nutans thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ismene nutans Herb., family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Appendix : 46 (1821)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Ismene nutans is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, 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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