The Cayman Islands spider-lily typically starts flowering in April.
Cayman Islands spider-lily
Hymenocallis latifolia
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
White Flowers In Summer
Sun:
full sun
Soil:
Bog
Fruits:
green,brown Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
sunlight
For the Cayman Islands spider-lily, it is best to provide a location with full sunlight during the warmer months of the year. This will help the flower to bloom, as it needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive. It may be able to tolerate some light shade during the hotter hours of the day, but it should be exposed to direct sunlight throughout the mornings and afternoons. In the winter, the plant will need less sunlight, so providing filtered light for it may be beneficial.
pruning
The Cayman Islands Spider-lily should be pruned not less than twice a year, in the spring and fall. Pruning should be done lightly, only trimming broken leaves and dead stalks to maintain the overall shape of the plant. To promote flowering, the stems should be cut back to the ground after flowering. This allows for new growth which will lead to new flowers. Additionally, you can lightly prune any drooping stems to help the plant look its best.
Season
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from the species Hymenocallis latifolia is usually between June and August.