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Crinummauritianum

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Crinum mauritianum by timrann
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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Crinum (KRY-num)
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Species
mauritianum (maw-rih-tee-AY-num)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Bulbs
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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| August 2009 | positive

Crinum mauritianum is endemic to Mauritius island. It was thought to be extinct untill it was re-found again in the 70's at the Midlands ...Read More

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