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Crinum x powellii 'Album'

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crinum (KRY-num) (Info)
Species: x powellii
Cultivar: Album
Additional cultivar information: (aka Alba)

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Kelli On Oct 20, 2009, Kelli from L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

Easy to grow, reproduce readily. However, I have to treat them for mealy bugs every year. Mine lose their leaves after blooming but it might be because they are planted in a dry area.

Positive eliasastro On Mar 21, 2009, eliasastro from Athens
Greece (Zone 10a) wrote:

Very easy to grow, beautiful aromatic flowers.
This winter i didn't have freezing temperatures and Crinums kept their foliage.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Canoga Park, California
Los Osos, California
Palm Coast, Florida
Panama City, Florida
Liberty, North Carolina
Selma, North Carolina



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