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Agapanthus

Agapanthus

Lily of the Nile

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonSummer
Cut flowersLasts 1-2 weeks in a vase

Meaning

Love arriving, a romantic love

One stem topped with a blue-violet ball of flowers. It feels cool and fresh.

Mildly toxic to cats and dogs. The sap can irritate skin.

Light

Bright, indirect light

Water

Change the water every 3 days

Temperature

15-28°C

Preservative

Not needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Cut the stem on a slant, 3 cm
  2. The head is big. Use a taller, steadier vase.

Day to day

  • Change the water about every 3 days
  • The florets in the ball open in turns. Gently pull off the spent ones.

Common questions

There's a sticky liquid on the flower ball?

That's nectar. It's normal. Wipe it off with a damp tissue.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.