Florida swamp lily
Crinum americanum
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Offsets,Bulbils,Cormlet Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 11
Flowers:
White (sometimes blushed pink) Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The Florida swamp lily should be watered regularly throughout the active growing season. For best results, it should receive a thorough soaking once a week, allowing the soil to dry between watering sessions. During the hottest parts of the summer, you may need to water it more frequently, possibly twice a week or more in extreme cases. In the winter months, the Florida swamp lily should only need occasional watering, to keep the soil from drying out completely. The soil should be allowed to dry slightly before each watering session, to minimize the chances of overwatering.
sunlight
The Florida swamp lily (Crinum americanum) is a species of bulbous perennial that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows best in wet, acidic soils in a sunny location. This plant requires full sun all day in order to thrive. It prefers long hours of direct sunlight, preferably 8-10 hours per day. For optimal health, try to provide as much sunlight as possible, as the UV rays help increase photosynthetic production. However, too much sunlight can be damaging, so if the temperatures are high, provide some shade for the plant during the hottest part of the day.
pruning
The Florida swamp lily (Crinum americanum) is a very hardy, drought tolerant plant. Pruning should be done twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. This plant blooms during the summer months, so it's best to prune it in late winter or early spring before the blooms appear. In the spring, remove dead, damaged, and diseased leaves, and any leaves that are blocking sunlight from reaching the center of the plant. Prune any stems or leaves that have become straggly or are crowding out other stems. Trim the new growth back to a reasonable level and clean up any excess leaf material. In the fall, trim dead or damaged stems, as well as any stems that have become overly woody. Also trim out any crowding or congested areas by removing overcrowded stems and spindly growth. Be sure to remove any dried leaves or debris at this time as well. By pruning in both the spring and fall, you can maintain the overall health and appearance of the Florida Swamp Lily. It will also help to keep the plant blooming all summer.
