1.Proper soil preparation is crucial for planting bulbs successfully. Well-draining, loose soil enriched with compost or leaf mold. Ensure excellent drainage; if your soil is clay-heavy, mix in some coco peat.
2.Ensure the bulbs receive 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily, adjusting the light exposure according to the specific variety some prefer partial shade while others require full sun.
3.Plant bulbs at a depth two to three times their height (e.g., a 2 cm bulb goes 4–6 cm deep) with spacing depending on size, typically 5–15 cm apart.
4.Water lightly after planting, keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growth, and reduce watering after flowering to let foliage yellow and bulbs enter dormancy. 5.Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer when shoots emerge and post-bloom.
6.Avoid cutting green leaves immediately after flowering to allow energy storage.
7.Prevent pests and diseases by avoiding overwatering and treating bulbs with neem oil or mild fungicide before planting.
8.Store bulbs off-season by cleaning, drying in shade, and keeping them in breathable containers at 10–20°C with moisture absorbers; avoid sealed plastic and humid conditions.
Balcony
Use
Crinum
Genus
Daily
Water Requirement
White
Flower Color
Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Medium
Maintenance
No
With Pots
Small
Size
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Beach Spider Lily
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Origin
Asia & Africa
Description
Hymenocallis littoralis is called spider lily because of the petals, which look like spider legs.
Beach Spider Lily is a tender bulbous perennial boasting showy umbels of 4-6 large, vanilla-scented, pure white flowers from mid-summer to late fall. The flowers open up to look like giant white spiders, each blossom featuring a central cup and 6 incredibly long, slender petals. The flowers rise atop leafless stalks, well above the evergreen foliage of fleshy, crowded, glossy dark green leaves.
Hymenocallis littoralis, commonly called Spider Lily, features fragrant white blooms and elongated strap-like foliage. It flowers from April to June in plains and from May to July in hilly areas. Planting should be done between February and April in plains or March to May in hills.
Environment
They perform best in full sun (but not burning sun, partial shade from the extreme heat of the sun) so give them all they can get, and a well-draining soil.
Landscape Use
They make wonderful specimens and very attractive ponds and streams plants for landscaping by a pool.
