Crinum ornatum
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Crinum ornatum

Milk and wine crinum

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
5
Observations
9

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Milk and wine crinum is native to habitats such as forest understories and rocky areas, where it occurs in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatility and hardiness.

Ideal: Partial sun
FAQ
What are the sunlight requirements for Milk and Wine Crinum?

Milk and Wine Crinum, or Crinum ornatum, thrives in conditions where it can receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the day. It needs full sun, which is above 6 hours of sunlight daily, or partial sun, about 3-6 hours of sunlight. It's important to observe the way sunlight moves through your garden to ensure that you find a location offering the right balance of light and shade. This balance is crucial for the happiness and health of your plants.

What is the botanical name of Milk and Wine Crinum?

The botanical name of Milk and Wine Crinum is Crinum ornatum.

🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Milk and wine crinum comes from tropical areas, where the weather is generally warm and moist. Consequently, it is suited to high heat and humidity. It does not tolerate abrupt temperature shifts and prefers a consistent thermal environment, so preventing temperature swings indoors is important. It generally cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too far, the plant may stop growing or even perish.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
FAQ
What is the botanic name of Milk and Wine Crinum?

The botanic name of Milk and Wine Crinum is Crinum ornatum. This plant is known for its striking appearance and is a favorite among gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Proper fertilization is essential for the health and appearance of Milk and wine crinum. Apply fertilizer to Milk and wine crinum during summer, repeating the application monthly throughout the season. Nutrients supply the energy for growth and help maintain the plant's parts. Fertilizing improves Milk and wine crinum's floral display, ensuring the best possible blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The Milk and Wine Crinum is known for its fragrant blooms and strap-like leaves. To maintain its health and promote vigorous growth, prune it in early spring to remove any dead foliage and spent stalks. Light pruning also helps improve air circulation and strengthens the plant, resulting in more vibrant flowers and a robust garden display.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Crinum
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
61 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Burkina Faso, Somalia, Sudan, Rwanda, Eritrea, Nigeria, Guinea, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Burundi, Togo, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Congo (DRC), Congo

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