Crinum asiaticum 'Variegatum ' (Variegated Crinum, Variegated Grand Crinum Lily, Variegated Giant Spider Lily, Striped Bengal Lily, Asiatic Poison Bulb)
Botanical Information
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Crinum |
| Species | asiaticum |
| Cultivar | 'Variegatum ' |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | C. asiaticum is known to have medicinal benefits despite it being poisonous. It is widely used in some countries as a traditional medicine such as a poultice for aches, sores and chaps, while crushed leaves are used to treat piles. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-6.7) - (-3.9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 25 |
| Height | 1 - 1.2 m up to 1.8 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | A fine specimen plant, Crinums also make excellent under plantings for palms or other coarsely textured landscape plants. |
| Propagation | By separation of offsets or pups from the parent plant. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun for best dark-colored foliage but it can also grow in more shaded areas. Water regularly. |
| Pests | Caterpillars or other chewing insects. Leaf spots could occur in moist shaded areas. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Not showy; usually with one stem. |
| Leaf Description | Green with white margins. |
| Flower Description | Showy, white colour, from 7 - 10 cm long |
Photographs
Crinum asiaticum 'Variegatum', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Crinum asiaticum 'Variegatum', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.