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Description
Pancratium Tenuifolium, also known as the African Sea Lily, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Africa and grows in sandy soils. It is a bulbous perennial plant that produces large, showy flowers that are white with a greenish-yellow throat. The flowers are fragrant and bloom in the summer months. The leaves of the Pancratium Tenuifolium are long and narrow, and the plant can reach a height of up to 60 cm.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Pancratium |
Appearance
The Pancratium Tenuifolium is a bulbous perennial plant that produces large, showy flowers that are white with a greenish-yellow throat. The flowers are fragrant and bloom in the summer months. The leaves of the Pancratium Tenuifolium are long and narrow, and the plant can reach a height of up to 60 cm. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Care Guide
Water: The Pancratium Tenuifolium prefers to be kept moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the dormant season.
Fertilization: Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Soil: The plant prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Sunlight: The Pancratium Tenuifolium prefers full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness Zones: The plant is hardy in zones 9-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Pancratium Tenuifolium is not known to have any major pest or disease problems. However, it may be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or grown in poorly draining soil.
Habitat
The Pancratium Tenuifolium is native to Africa and grows in sandy soils. It can be found in coastal areas and dunes.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water my Pancratium Tenuifolium?
A: Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the dormant season.
Q: What kind of soil does the Pancratium Tenuifolium prefer?
A: The plant prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases that affect the Pancratium Tenuifolium?
A: The plant is not known to have any major pest or disease problems. However, it may be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or grown in poorly draining soil.
Q: Where is the Pancratium Tenuifolium native to?
A: The plant is native to Africa and grows in sandy soils. It can be found in coastal areas and dunes.
Related Plants
- Pancratium Maritimum
- Pancratium Zeylanicum
- Pancratium Maximum
References
- https://www.gardenia.net/plant/pancratium-tenuifolium
- https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/pancratium/pancratium-sea-lily.htm
- https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/23058/i-pancratium-tenuifolium-i/details
