Due to its white color and intoxicating fragrance, spider lily flowers play an important role in garlands, braids, gajras and stage decoration of wedding mandaps and public functions. There are several types found in the class of flowers known as lilies. Most of them belong to the tuber type family Liliaceae or related families like Amrelidaceae, Iridaceae. In this class of plants, the leaves develop from the tuber and the flowers are borne on panicles arising from between long and narrow leaf masses with veins. The flowers are of various shapes and white as well as red, pink, yellow, purple and mixed colors. Among the other categories of lilies exist several genera and species such as football lily, tiger lily, torch lily, day lily, glory lily, African lily, water lily, gephyranthus lily. The flowers of most of these lily species are used as cupflowers or as garden ornamentals. The flowers of spider lily are specially used in making necklaces and decorations. Another flower in the summer market Due to not getting more and due to wedding period, the demand of lily flower is high. As the fragrance of lily flower lasts for a day or two, it is especially beneficial in decoration. From the point of view of cultivation, its cultivation method information is as follows.
Spider lily flower petals spread out like spider legs, hence the name spider lily, its green leaves sprout in an English “V” shape from a tuber planted in the ground. Adult leaves are about 60 to 70 cm. up to 3 cm in length and dark green in colour. are shaped like a broad sword. A stem emerges from the center of the leaf cluster, a closed ball first emerges at the top of the stem, the ball opens to reveal about 6 to 12 flower stalks and a bud with a white front. Which assumes a full form as it blossoms.
Breeding:
This crop is propagated by knots.
Varieties:
In spider lily, two varieties are found in the farmer’s field. A narrow and dark green leafy variety that flowers only in monsoons. Another variety is broad and pale green in color and bears perennial flowers. Farmers should plant perennial flowering varieties only.Â
Climate:
Lily prefers hot and humid climates. However, the lily is a crop that can grow in any type of climate from cold to hot. It can be grown in dry, flat areas of the tropics to sloping areas as well as in sun or partial shade.
Land and Land Preparation:
Fertile loam and medium black soil are more suitable for lily cultivation. Can also be grown in heavy black and saline soils. Before planting the tuber in lily, the soil should be plowed properly and filled, then leveled and long rows of equal size should be made.
Planting:
Spider lily is a perennial crop After planting once, there is no need for repeated planting, successful crop can be taken for about 5 to 7 years. Spider lily is propagated by grafting its tubers. When old crop plants are dug up from the ground, five to seven tubers are obtained from one plant, which are separated from each other and the leaf part is cleaned and used for planting. Tubers are planted 45 to 60 cm between two rows. Distance and 20 cm distance should be kept between two plants in one garland. Generally, farmers plant at a distance of 90 cm between two rows. So that the suitability of intercropping and deflowering operations remains but the production is affected by the reduction in the number of plants per unit area. After about 3 years, 5 to 6 new tubers are produced from one tuber, increasing production over time. Some farmers also do double cropping. In which a distance of 60 cm is kept between two garlands.