Crinum mauritianum (Mauritius Spidy Lily)

50 (80)cm, Mauritius Spidy Lily is a mid sized Crinum species from the island of Mauritius where it was thought to be extinct until in 1973 a small population was rediscovered in the vicinity of the Midlands Dam in central Mauritius. It is an evergreen bulbous plants with upwards facing, channeld, mid green and slightly succulent leaves and umbels of showy white to rarely pale rose, fragrant flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year and at a winter minimum of some 15°C. Despite its habitat, this species does not need marshy conditions to grow well and to flower freely as a pot plant. Crinum seeds are capable of photosynthesis, thus their round side shall be kept slightly above soil level. We will mark the round side of seeds with the letters "up" so that you will know how to plant them in the correct direction. VI-VIII.
1 (one) large seed per package.