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Nerine
Picture Source:Flower Council of Holland
| Popular Name: Nerine |
| Botanical Name and Pronunciation: Nerine spp. (ne-REEN) |
| Common Name(s): Guernsey Lily, Spider Lily |
| Color(s): white, pink, deep red |
| Form and Size: The leafless stems of narcissus are 16 – 28 inches long. At each stem end there are 6 – 12 lily-like blossoms. Each blossom has 6 ruffled petals that protrude out from the center and droop over. |
| Vase Life: 10 – 14 days |
| Availability: year-round |
| Care Instructions: Remove any leaves at the bottom of the stem, cut and place in fresh water with flower food. |
| History and Usage: A member of the Amaryllidaceae (amaryllis) family, nerine originated in South Africa. Its botanical and popular name comes from Nerine (some sources say Nereus), the Greek sea nymph. |
| Points of Interest: Relatives of nerine include agapanthus, alstroemeria, clivia and daffodil. |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Yes |