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Rose Pink Rain Lily Plant Care
Zephyranthes carinata Herb.
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With its slender, strap-like leaves and striking pink flowers, this plant originating from Central and South America is a favorite among plant collectors for its unique appearance. The vibrant color and delicate shape of the flowers make Zephyranthes carinata a desirable addition to any collection.
Every 3–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Plant Rose Pink Rain Lily in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 8a–10b) and water a young shrub every 3–7 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C). 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 Rose Pink Rain Lily Native To?
What Is the Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Rose Pink Rain Lily (Zephyranthes carinata) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Zephyranthes genus. Rose Pink Rain Lily is native to Mexico, Colombia and Central America. Rose Pink Rain Lily is also known as Pink Rain Lily, Carinated Rain Lily.
Rose Pink Rain Lily displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Rose Pink Rain Lily produces showy funnel-shaped flowers in various colors like white, pink, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Water a young or newly planted Rose Pink Rain Lily every 3–7 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–7 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Rose Pink Rain Lily Need?
Rose Pink Rain Lily thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Rose Pink Rain Lily Prefer?
Zephyranthes carinata tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Rose Pink Rain Lily prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Rose Pink Rain Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Feed Rose Pink Rain Lily every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
Where Should You Plant a Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Rose Pink Rain Lily is suited to USDA Zone 8a – 10b.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Rose Pink Rain Lily can spread to about 1 ft (0.2 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Prune Rose Pink Rain Lily while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.
How Do You Care for a Rose Pink Rain Lily in Winter?
Rose Pink Rain Lily is hardy down to USDA zone 8a, so once established it can stay outdoors through winter in that zone and warmer ones.
Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.
Young and container-grown shrubs need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.
How Do You Propagate a Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Rose Pink Rain Lily can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to atamasco lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Rose Pink Rain Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Rose Pink Rain Lily?
Rose Pink Rain Lily 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 Rose Pink Rain Lily Need?
Rose Pink Rain Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Rose Pink Rain Lily is native to Mexico, Colombia and Central America.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Rose Pink Rain Lily 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 Zephyranthes genus — compare its care with other Zephyranthes species on PlantoScan.
Zephyranthes is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Rose Pink Rain Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Zephyranthes Species
Other Zephyranthes species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Zephyranthes carinata Herb., family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Bot. Mag. 52: t. 2594 (1825)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Rose Pink Rain Lily 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.
- Photo: Katie Carter, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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