| Common name: |
Spider Lily |
| Botanical Name: |
Hymenocallis littoralis |
| Family: |
Amaryllidaceae |
| Foliage: |
All the leaves arise from the base of the plant in two opposing ranks, resulting in a fanlike appearance which becomes obscured as the clump enlarges. Foliage remains green well after bloom. |
| Flowers: |
A leafless stalk, called a scape, extends above the leaves and bears the flowers. The flower look like daffodils except for the delicate spider-like petals. The flowers are white. |
| Light: |
Spider lily does best in full sun but will tolerate light shade. |
| Temperature: |
Spider lily grows well in normal room temperatures for most of the year, but needs a three-months rest period. |
| Soil: |
The plant is easy to grow in fertile, well-drained with neutral to slightly acidic soil. |
| Humidity: |
The plant needs high humidity. |
| Watering: |
It needs abundant watering. The soil should not be allowed to dry out completely. |
| Pest and Problems: |
No serious insect or disease problems. Snails, caterpillars and mealybugs are occasional visitors. |
| Growth habit: |
The plant grows to about 3 feet in height. |
| Fertilizing: |
Feed monthly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer. |
| Pruning: |
No pruning is necessary. |
| Propagation: |
Propagate by removing the offsets that form on mature bulbs. |
| Special Care: |
Can be grown as a border plant. Spider lily is care free and easy to grow. |
| Landscaping Utility: |
The plant looks nice when mass planting of it is done. It can be used as a border plant or as a ground cover. Plant the bulbs 4" deep and space 6-10". |
| Uses: |
Borders, pots, containers |
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