Hymenocallis Caribaea - 5" Pot

Hymenocallis caribaea, the Caribbean spider lily, is a bulbous perennial in the amaryllis family grown across India as a hardy ornamental for borders, pond margins and large pots. It forms dense clumps of arching, glossy green strap-shaped leaves from which tall flower stalks emerge.

Each stalk carries a cluster of striking white flowers with long, narrow, recurving petals and a central cup-like membrane joining the stamens, giving the bloom its distinctive spider-like look. The flowers are sweetly fragrant, especially in the evening, and appear mainly through the warm monsoon and summer months.

Tough and low-maintenance, it tolerates heat, humidity and occasional waterlogging, making it well suited to most Indian plains and coastal gardens.

Specifications

Care guide

Uses

<ul><li>Ornamental clumps for garden borders, mass plantings and edging.</li><li>Pond margins, water features and boggy, low-lying spots.</li><li>Large containers and pots on balconies and terraces.</li><li>Fragrant white flowers for evening gardens and cutting.</li></ul>

Growing tips

<ul><li>Plant bulbs in spring (Feb-March) so they establish before the summer bloom.</li><li>Water generously through the hot, dry pre-monsoon months for the best flowering.</li><li>In North India, mulch the clump in winter to protect bulbs from cold snaps.</li><li>Apply compost or balanced feed at the onset of the monsoon to fuel blooming.</li><li>Lift and divide overcrowded clumps every few years to keep flowering strong.</li></ul>