{"product_id":"hymenocallis-caribaea-5-pot","title":"Hymenocallis Caribaea - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHymenocallis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTough and low-maintenance, it tolerates heat, humidity and occasional waterlogging, making it well suited to most Indian plains and coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmaryllidaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaribbean (West Indies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy green, strap-shaped arching leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer to monsoon (May-September)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; flowers best with at least 4-6 hours of direct sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil consistently moist; water regularly in summer. Tolerates wet, boggy soil and pond edges.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, moist, well-drained loamy soil with plenty of organic matter; tolerates a wide pH range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 20-35 C; protect from frost as growth slows below 10 C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity; ideal for India's humid plains and coasts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer or compost; reduce in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove spent flower stalks and yellowing leaves; divide congested clumps every 3-4 years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot or divide bulbs every 2-3 years, ideally before the spring growth flush; plant bulbs shallowly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy dividing offset bulbs from the clump during the dormant or early growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for mealybugs, spider mites and bulb rot in poorly drained soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic if eaten. Bulbs and leaves contain alkaloids (lycorine) that can cause vomiting; keep away from pets and children.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ornamental clumps for garden borders, mass plantings and edging.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Pond margins, water features and boggy, low-lying spots.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Large containers and pots on balconies and terraces.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fragrant white flowers for evening gardens and cutting.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plant bulbs in spring (Feb-March) so they establish before the summer bloom.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Water generously through the hot, dry pre-monsoon months for the best flowering.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In North India, mulch the clump in winter to protect bulbs from cold snaps.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Apply compost or balanced feed at the onset of the monsoon to fuel blooming.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lift and divide overcrowded clumps every few years to keep flowering strong.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does the Caribbean spider lily need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day for good flowering. In very hot regions, light afternoon shade helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Hymenocallis caribaea near a pond or in wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike many bulbs it tolerates consistently moist and even boggy soil, making it ideal for pond margins, water features and low-lying garden spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Caribbean spider lily safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The bulbs and leaves contain alkaloids that are toxic if eaten and can cause vomiting and irritation, so plant it where pets and small children cannot chew on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256145576182,"sku":"PLT-HYMENOCALLIS-P05-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-hymenocallis-caribaea-spider-lilly-plant.jpg?v=1783921934","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/hymenocallis-caribaea-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}