DECIDUOUS
Crinum moorei
SEMI-SHADE
SHADE
SEMI FROST HARDY
HIGH WATER REQUIREMENTS
FAST GROWER
FRAGRANT
ATTRACTS INSECTS
FLOWER COLOUR:
AVERAGE SIZE:
0.6m x 0.5m
MAXIMUM SIZE:
1m x 0.6m
FLOWERING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Crinum moorei
DESCRIPTION
Crinium moorei is a showy, deciduous bulb which bears long, flat, dark green leaves. The large bulb rests under the surface of the soil but has a long neck which protrudes 200-300 mm above ground. The leaves, emerge in a rosette from the neck which also produces a long flowering stalk in summer, topped by 5-10 large, open, white to pale pink flowers.
NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION
Along streams in forests.WILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS
The flower scent becomes stronger at night, presumably to attract moth pollinators.MAINTENANCE
Low maintenance.Avoid planting in sun as it may burn the leaves and flowers.
GARDEN THEMES
Forest, Water
PESTS & DISEASES
No known pests or disease.CULTIVATION
Easily propagated from seed or by lifting bulbs.Avoid planting in sun as it may burn the leaves and flowers.
2 responses
Hi Estelle
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Oh, dear. Sorry to hear about your disappearing flowers after the long wait. As you live in a wildlife area, it could be a number of creatures but animals tend to stay clear of toxic plants.
I’m in a similar environment and recently saw the red and black milkweed locust feeding on my Crinum leaves and flower stalks. These locusts seem to eat anything and toxic plants mean nothing to them. Perhaps that could be your culprit?
Flourish!
Glenice
Good day
My Crinum macowanii flowered for the first time in 8 years; had two stalks and flowers were just opening. Today the flowers are gone and just the bare stalks are left. We have steenbok and duiker frequenting our gardens; also Cape hare. I think either of the buck ate it . I read that the whole plant is very poisonous. My question : are such indigenous plants poisonous to indigenous animals ?