Swamp Lily is one of the species from the genus Crinum and the family Amaryllidaceae, a lily-like perennial plants that includes about 180 species. Crinum have large showy flowers on leafless stems, and develop from bulbs. Swamp lilies, as their name suggest, are often found along the sides of streams and lakes in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide, including South Africa. They are often cultivated for the attractive flowers. Crinum leaves are basal, typically long and strap-shaped, with colors ranging from light green to green.
Crinum pedunculatum (Swamplily, River Lily or Spider Lily)
Crinum procerum (Splendens)
Crinum thaianum (Onion plant)
Crinum xanthophyllum (Golden Spider Lily)
Botanical Name
Crinum
Blooms
White, pink, red, dark red flowers
Planting condition
Partial shade to full sun
Propagation
Division is the common method as seeds take a long time to germinate and reach flowering size.
Watering
Needs lots of water. Soil should be kept moist, but with good drainage.
Pests
Bulb mites.
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