SKU: 11997443866
white flower that looks like a lily

white flower that looks like a lily Hymenocallis speciosa – Green-Tinged Spider Lily Bulb

Sale price$22.59 Regular price$25.10
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $6.28 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Sep 18 - Sep 23

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

white flower that looks like a lily Hymenocallis speciosa – Green-Tinged Spider Lily BulbHymenocallis speciosa Caribbean spiderlily with fragrant white flowers Hymenocallis speciosa (L. f. ex Salisb.) Salisb., known as the Green tinge Spiderlily, is a striking perennial bulb native to the Caribbean. It forms lush clumps of long, strap shaped leaves and produces spectacular umbels of large, white, spider like flowers. Each bloom carries a subtle green tinge at the base and exudes a sweet vanilla fragrance. A single flowering stalk can hold

Hymenocallis speciosa – Caribbean spiderlily with fragrant white flowers

Hymenocallis speciosa (L.f. ex Salisb.) Salisb., known as the Green-tinge Spiderlily, is a striking perennial bulb native to the Caribbean. It forms lush clumps of long, strap-shaped leaves and produces spectacular umbels of large, white, spider-like flowers. Each bloom carries a subtle green tinge at the base and exudes a sweet vanilla fragrance. A single flowering stalk can hold up to 20 blossoms at once, making this species both an elegant garden focal point and a rewarding pot plant for collectors of ornamental bulbs.

Key features of Hymenocallis speciosa

  • Growth form: Bulbous perennial with evergreen strap-shaped foliage in warm climates.
  • Flowers: Showy, spider-like white blooms with a delicate vanilla scent.
  • Blooming season: Summer to early autumn, depending on growing conditions.
  • Inflorescence: Each stalk carries up to 20 flowers, opening successively.
  • Ornamental value: Dramatic floral display combined with fragrance and tropical foliage.

Natural habitat and distribution

Hymenocallis speciosa is native to the Caribbean islands, where it grows in coastal areas, open woodlands, and gardens near settlements. It thrives in warm, humid climates with well-draining soils and seasonal rainfall. Its adaptability to cultivation has made it popular far beyond its natural range, often planted in tropical and subtropical gardens around the world.

How to grow Hymenocallis speciosa

  • Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade; brighter light enhances blooming.
  • Temperature: Best grown between 18 – 30 °C; bulbs are frost-sensitive and should be protected below 10 °C.
  • Watering: Keep evenly moist during active growth; reduce watering when dormant.
  • Soil: Fertile, free-draining mix with organic matter and sand or grit for aeration.
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer every 2 – 3 weeks during the growing season.
  • Propagation: By offsets (bulb division) or seeds, though seedlings take several years to flower.

Common challenges

  • Poor flowering: Usually linked to insufficient sunlight or cramped bulbs that need dividing.
  • Overwatering: Standing water or poorly draining soil can cause bulb rot.
  • Pests: May occasionally attract spider mites or mealybugs in indoor conditions.

Additional notes

Hymenocallis speciosa belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family, sharing lineage with familiar ornamentals such as Amaryllis and Crinum. Its elegant flowers and fragrance make it a highly desirable bulb for collectors of tropical ornamentals. In larger landscapes, it is often mass-planted for dramatic floral displays, while in pots it remains manageable and rewarding for small-space gardeners.

Etymology

The genus name Hymenocallis comes from the Greek words hymen (“membrane”) and kallos (“beauty”), referencing the delicate, membranous corona of the flowers. The species epithet speciosa means “showy” or “splendid” in Latin, a fitting description for this ornamental plant.

Bring Hymenocallis speciosa into your collection

If you’re looking for a tropical bulb that combines dramatic blooms, fragrance, and lush foliage, Hymenocallis speciosa is an excellent choice. Order today and enjoy the elegance of the Caribbean spiderlily in your home or garden.

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 11997443866

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell white flower that looks like a lily

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.7 ★★★★★
Based on 23 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
A
Verified Purchase
AJ'sMina
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 1
“ Not easy to destroy”. My arse!
Style: Squirrel, Style: Squirrel
Description says not easy for aggressive chewers to destroy. Well, my non aggressive chewer had in destroyed in less than 24 hours. Notice the lack of feet. Think I can get a refund?
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025
A
Verified Purchase
ALL THE STUFFS!
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 3
My T-Rex Killed It
Style: Squirrel
This toy would likely be fine with dogs who don't immediately destroy toys. I have a small 15lb dog that I refer to as a T-Rex. We did not use it as a tug toy and it was taken away most of the time he wasn't playing with it, but I forgot about it for 5-10 minutes and it was torn apart. My dog does not get 'regular' toys any more. They have to be the toys marked for 'aggressive' chewers. Some GoDog toys have been good, and he has received the Bark Box toys for aggressive chewers, but Bark Box toys for aggressive chewers seem to only come in larger sizes if your dog is an aggressive chewer and a lot of the toys are too heavy and large (mouth size) for him play with very much.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
C
Verified Purchase
C. Reynolds
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
Sturdy: Westie tries to destroy it, but it has held up
Style: Squirrel
Because it's not a stuffed animal toy, there is not the issue with the stuffing getting torn out. Squeakers at head and tail. Dog loves it. Had fun lightly tying it onto fishing line, putting on the roof using the fishing pole, and yanking it off when the dog isn't expecting. He loves it and goes mad trying to, well, exterminate the varmint! Key is lightly tying to fishing line using a loop so it comes off (most of the time) when the dog shakes it violently. Short vid of how it comes off the roof. No dog in video because couldn't manage fishing pole, camera, and dog at same time. Have put it in bushes, low tree branches, flat in the yard...just start reeling in and the fun begins.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
C
Verified Purchase
CJ
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
Great for both small and larger dogs
Style: Squirrel
My dogs favorite toy!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026
B
Verified Purchase
B
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 1
Didn't even last 60 seconds, literally
It didn't even last 60 seconds. Literally. My dog had it for maybe 30 seconds abd hardly bit it and the whole head unraveled
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023

recommand products