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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 26, 2016
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    When purchasing Crinum Lily bulbs you should look for the words, 'bloom ready'.
    Even you purchase these mature type bulbs it can take 2 to 3 years for the newly planted bulbs to take root and settle in.
    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crinum-lily/crinum-lilies.htm

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  • Answered by
    Rena Esset on
    April 3, 2017
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    Plant Woman,

    Yes, giving your crinums more space and some additional nutrients usually does improve flowering. See the last tip here: https://www.leafari.com/crinum-planting-guide.html

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 7, 2017
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    A Crinum Lily can reach 3 to 5 feet in height when mature. This height plant could be very vulnerable to high wind conditions.
    Blood Lily may be a better choice at a mature height of around 2 feet.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crinum-lily/crinum-lilies.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/blood-lily/how-to-grow-african-blood-lily.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 18, 2017
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    Yes, you can prune back the spent flower stems.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crinum-lily/crinum-lilies.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 17, 2017
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    They propagate similarly to many flowering bulbs. Just make sure to do it in the winter. Here is an article that will explain more: http://www.gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/giam/plants_and_grasses/flowering_plants/crinums.html

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 15, 2017
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    Yes, Crinum bulbs will do best if they are replanted right away. However, they can be stored for up to a year in a cool but not frozen, ventilated, dark area.

    To transplant now, you can keep the roots moist for a few days with some damp towels or newspaper, but they will also be fine if you don't. Make sure the roots are left on the bulb and handled gently. This article will show you how to plant the bulb:
    https://jenksfarmer.com/crinum-info/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 24, 2018
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    Rust fungus is a difficult issue to resolve, after it has set in.
    Removing the diseased leaves and disposing of is the first step.
    Continual treatment with Neem Oil is a treatment that I use in my own garden.
    Here are some links with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crinum-lily/crinum-lilies.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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