Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Lily of the Nile, or Agapanthus, is a perennial plant with bright, bell-shaped flowers in inflorescences that can bloom for up to six months. With the proper care, this plant can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10 and grow up to 2 to 3 feet tall. It has low maintenance and is perfect for landscaping.
Common Name |
African lily, Lily of the Nile
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Agapanthus africanus
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Genus
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Agapanthus
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Family
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Amaryllidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile).
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 60°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile). |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Blue
Green
White
Purple
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) toxic to pets? |
Yes
Agapanthus are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile), when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) Native Region |
Find out where the Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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