Spider Lily: Elegant Fragrant White Flowers Like Spider Legs

Botanical Name: Hymenocallis littoralis

Pristine white flowers with long, slender segments radiating from a round center — spider-like and delightfully fragrant. Up to 8 blooms per stalk. Long strappy leaves. Sometimes called Beach Spider Lily. Native to tropics/subtropics: likes sun, moisture, and sand.

Care for Healthy Growth

Water Generously in Season

Evenly moist throughout growing season. Add sand to soil for fast drainage. Bright filtered light.

Winter Protection

Frost-tender. Bring in when nights hit 55°F (13°C).

Repot Rarely

Spring when new growth appears, only when crowded (~every 4 years). Blooms best pot-bound.

Quick Reference: Spider Lily Care

• Origin: Central America & Southern Mexico
• Height: Up to 3 ft (90 cm)
• Light: Bright indirect sunlight
• Water: Generous, evenly moist in season; winter barely moist
• Humidity: Average room
• Temperature: Warm 70–85°F (21–29°C) active; min 60°F (16°C) winter
• Soil: 3 parts all-purpose mix : 1 part coarse sand
• Fertilizer: Balanced liquid every 2 weeks spring–summer, diluted by half
• Propagation: Bulb division. Separate offsets in spring, pot up. Water sparingly first month.