Hymenocallis littoralis, Spider Lily (White) - Bulb ( buy1get1free )
Description for Hymenocallis littoralis, Spider Lily (White)
It is a perennial herb. The bulb may be 7 to 10 cm in diameter. The flowers are large, white and without a stalk. Each flower tube is 14 to 17 cm long or longer than this. It may be grown in the water.
The flowers have the delightful fragrance, with up to 8 flowers blooming on each flower stalk at a time. It grows in clumps naturally and perfect as a ground cover below shady trees.
| Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach spider lily | White | Mid-summer to late autumn | Up to 3 inches | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
It is well grown in a warmer coastal region whereas widely cultivated and naturalized in many tropical countries. You should maintain relative humidity around 40 to 50 percent.
| Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full sunlight to partial shade | Well-drained soil | Moderate | Warm season 21 to 29 degrees C; minimum winter temperature of 16 degrees C | Prefer an organic fertilizer. |
Caring for Hymenocallis littoralis
- Give them plenty of water throughout the growing season.
- Add sand to the soil for good drainage.
- Re-pot in spring when you see crowded growth.
- Bring a plant back indoors when the temperature drops to 13 degrees C at night.
Typical uses of Hymenocallis littoralis
Special features: Vanilla scented; Hymenocallis littoralis is included in the Tasmanian Fire Service's list of low flammability plants.
Culinary use: NA
Ornamental use: Hymenocallis is often grown as an ornamental. Beautiful in groups as a mass display.
Medicinal use: NA
References
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Spider%20Lily.html
- http://www.guide-to-houseplants.com/spider-lily.html
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