Agapanthus Dr. Brouwer

African Lily

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A robust perennial bulb forming clumps of strap-like leaves topped with spherical umbels of blue or white trumpet flowers, ideal for sunny borders.
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Plant Details

Common Name African Lily
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Agapanthus
Species Praecox
Variety Dr. Brouwer
Origin South Africa
Blooming Summer, typically June to August
Leaf Color Grey-green to blue-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil mixed with perlite or grit for drainage, pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth and flowering; reduce watering after blooming as leaves yellow in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun outdoors; indoors place near bright south-facing window, requires high light intensity

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring to summer); stop fertilizing in autumn/winter

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Pruning

Remove spent flower heads to prevent seed production; cut back foliage after dieback in late autumn

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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