Found throughout the tropics and subtropics, this is a genus of around 130 species of bulbs belonging to the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). Leaves are usually long and strappy, may be evergreen or deciduous, and range from no more than about 2 in (5 cm) long in the smallest species to well over 3 ft (0.9 m) in the largest. Strong flower stems develop in the center of the foliage clump and carry heads of large, often fragrant, 6-lobed, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of white or pink. Round seed pods follow. The genus name come from the Greek krinon (a lily), and though poisonous, extracts of the bulbs have been used medicinally, mainly in poultices for wounds.
CULTIVATION
Few species will tolerate any but the lightest frosts, and all prefer a warm climate. Although often found in damp ground, they grow just as well in moist well-drained soil. Plant in full or half sun with the bulb neck above the surface. Propagation is mainly from seed.
Top Tip
crinum species are bet planted in spring and should be kept well-watered during the growing season. Keep moist after flowering.
CULTIVATION
Few species will tolerate any but the lightest frosts, and all prefer a warm climate. Although often found in damp ground, they grow just as well in moist well-drained soil. Plant in full or half sun with the bulb neck above the surface. Propagation is mainly from seed.
Top Tip
crinum species are bet planted in spring and should be kept well-watered during the growing season. Keep moist after flowering.
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