Crinum asiaticum
Large white spider lily with medicinal properties
Habit
Perennial bulb
Height
1–1.5 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Sandy loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20–35
Humidity (%)
60–80
Potting media
Soil+Sand
Fertilizers
Bloom fertilizer
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
8–10 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
Medium
Yield Per Plant
Flowers
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
20+ yrs
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% soil, 30% sand, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Every 2 weeks
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
bulb rot, root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial soft rot, aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
yellowing or collapsing leaves, soft or foul-smelling bulbs, poor growth or flowering, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf distortion, sticky honeydew, cottony masses and fine webbing
ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, remove and destroy infected bulbs or leaves, maintain good air circulation and sunlight, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide or cinnamon treatment for early bulb rot
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for bulb and root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and soft rot, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.