Spider Lily White

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Lycoris albiflora

• Common Names: White Spider Lily, Albiflora Lycoris

• Family: Amaryllidaceae

• Type: Bulbous perennial

• Native Range: East Asia (China, Japan)

 Description

• Bulb: Underground bulb, similar to amaryllis and other Lycoris species.

• Leaves: Strap-shaped, green leaves that appear after flowering (deciduous in many climates).

• Flowers:

  • Clusters of white to pale pink, spider-like flowers with long, narrow, recurved petals.

  • Stamens are long and elegant, giving a delicate, airy look.

• Height: 30–60 cm tall when in bloom.

 Care Guide

Sun Light

• Prefers full sun to partial shade.

• Too much shade reduces flowering.

 Soil

• Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil.

• Avoid waterlogged soils (bulbs may rot).

 Watering

• Moderate watering during growing season.

• Keep bulbs relatively dry during dormancy.

 Fertilizer

• Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer in spring and post-flowering.

Propagation

• By bulb division after dormancy.

• Rarely grown from seed (slow to flower).

 Uses & Significance

1. Ornamental Value

   • Grown for late summer blooms when many plants are fading.

   • Excellent in garden beds, borders, and containers.

2. Cut Flowers

   • Long-lasting, unique spider-like blooms for arrangements.

3. Cultural Value

   • Related Lycoris species are significant in Japanese and Chinese garden traditions.