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Crinum jagus

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crinum (KRY-num) (Info)
Species: jagus (JAG-us) (Info)

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
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:
Light Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Blooms all year

Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Seed Collecting:
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral revlar On May 20, 2009, revlar from Brooksville, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:

DonnaA2Z......Reports that her lily has not produced any seeds...apparently her lily is not Crinum jagus. Her lily is a hybrid .
Tried contacting her but apparently she is no longer a member..

Positive DonnaA2Z On Oct 12, 2008, DonnaA2Z from Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:

The bloom is wonderfully delicate in appearance. It propagates itself by putting on offsets. I have had this plant for a few years now and have seen no sign of seed pods of any kind.

Regional...

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

Jacksonville, Florida
Spring Hill, Florida



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