Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily.

About Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily.

Woodland Spiderlily is found in mesic soil along slopes, swamps, moist fields and floodplain forests. The large, showy, fragrant flowers last only a day but bloom time is July through August. It can be grown in average, medium to wet garden soil but must not be allowed to dry out. It's best naturalized in moist sites as water gardens, ponds or boggy areas.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Hymenocallis occidentalis

Genus

Hymenocallis

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily.

💦 Water

How often to water your Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily.

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. in your home

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily.

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily.: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

💦 Water Needs

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

🪴 Soil

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🌱 Propagation

Woodland Spider-Lily, Hammock Spider-Lily or Northern Spider-Lily. can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.