Crinum species
Crinum
Lily or Spider Lily
The
Crinum
Lily
is a spectacularly huge lily. It grows rapidly to
over 5' high with 5' long sword to strap shaped leaves.
The plant is
native to the tropics and subtropics, some species are
native to Florida. Of the family Amaryllidaceae it is cultivated for its beautiful, fragrant flowers, and
enormous size.
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Crinum
(Giant) Lily, Click to Enlarge Image |
Crinum
(Giant) Lily Flowers, Click to Enlarge Image |
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Crinum
(Giant) Lily Seedhead -- young seeds developing,
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Plant
Facts:
Common Name:
Crinum
Lily or Spider Lily
Botanical Name:
Crinum species
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Plant Type:
Large perennial herb with tunicate bulbs,
often with long necks, stalkless, often clump forming
Origin: Tropical
and subtropical Asia and Africa, some species come from Florida and the dryer
regions of South Africa and the arid Middle East
Zones:
8 - 11
Height: 5'
or more
Rate of Growth: Fast
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Soil Requirements:
Average,
well-drained soil
Water Requirements: Requires
regular watering
Nutritional Requirements: Balanced
liquid fertilizer monthly
Light Requirements: Full
sun to partial shade
Form:
Clump forming herb
Leaves:
5'
long, light green, fleshy, thick
Flowers:
Bisexual, white, pink red, some striped or
multicolored, summer-fall, some fragrant at night
Fruits:
Capsule, green, spherical, seeds globose
Pests or diseases:
Leaf spots, caterpillars, grasshoppers
Uses:
Border, pot plant, bedding plant
Bad Habits:
Foliage damaged by frost, but recovers
rapidly
Cost: $$ --
Very reasonable
Propagation:
Seeds are slow to germinate and reach flowering size, division recommended
Source: Landscape
Plants for Subtropical Climates
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