Crinum asiaticum
Poison Bulb
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Poison Bulb (Crinum asiaticum) - Description
Crinum asiaticum can be found in China, Hong Kong, Jeju-do in South Korea, India, Ryukyu Islands, Mainland Japan and in Sri Lanka. Crinum pedunculatum is considered by some sources to be a variety of this species.
Poison Bulb (Crinum asiaticum) - Blooming
Flowers are borne from spring to fall.
Poison Bulb (Crinum asiaticum) - Growth
Thrives with full sun exposure. Keep out of freezing temperatures that will kill the foliage. Grow Crinum in any warm, sheltered site. They work well in containers or in the garden among other plants such as palms and grasses. Crinum species are drought tolerant, making them suitable for xeriscapes.Where Crinum is not hardy, raise plants indoors in a temperate or warm greenhouse.
Poison Bulb (Crinum asiaticum) - Planting
Propagate from the seed as soon as ripe at 70ºF (21ºC). Also propagate via offsets removed from dug up clumps in spring. Take offsets from the parent bulb and plant in pots or directly into the ground. Make sure the neck of the bulb is just above soil level.
Poison Bulb (Crinum asiaticum) - Pest
Prone to red leaf spot, anthracnose, and mosaic viruses.
Poison Bulb (Crinum asiaticum) - Interesting facts
There are around 130 known species in the genus Crinum, native to streamsides and lake margins across all tropical regions and also in South Africa.Any part of the plant is toxic when ingested. Crinum also produces sap that is known to irritate the skin upon contact.The leaves of C. asiaticum are quite large and can way up to 20 lbs!
Poison Bulb (Crinum asiaticum) - Soil and irrigation
Does well in deep, fertile, humus rich soil that is well-drained but still moist. A soil-based potting mix with added sharp sand and well-rotted manure works fine for indoor plants. Water freely during the growing season; keep just moist after flowering.
