Variegated Spider Lily
Best choice for pond owners seeking low-maintenance, fragrant vertical garden accents.
Brighten your pond with the Variegated Spider Lily, a striking aquatic plant featuring long, strap-like leaves with elegant green and white variegation. This plant adds a unique vertical element to your water garden design. It also produces beautiful, fragrant star-shaped white flowers that bloom in spring to early summer, enhancing its visual appeal. Easy to care for, it thrives in rich soil and partial shade, reaching up to 2 feet in height. It can be overwintered indoors in colder climates, making it a versatile choice for zones 7-11.
$9.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
408
/ 955
#408 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Water Conditions
6080
/ -° F
Who it's for
- Hobbyists prioritizing long-term growth and structural stability
- Keepers aiming for natural, efficient water quality management
- Aquascapers seeking a high-impact, visually striking centerpiece
Who should skip it
- Beginners lacking high-intensity lighting or fertilization routines
- Gardeners wanting rapid plant propagation and quick expansion
- Owners of nano tanks or compact aquarium setups
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Variegated foliage and star-shaped blooms create a high-contrast garden focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Straightforward care requirements make this an accessible choice for pond beginners.
Climate Versatility
Indoor overwintering options extend utility well beyond its native hardiness zones.
Structural Utility
Vertical growth habit provides excellent architectural depth for marginal pond zones.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives in varied water conditions but demands consistent high-light exposure.
Propagation Potential
Reliable division and seed methods allow for easy long-term garden expansion.
Key Specs
Water Conditions
60-80° F
Max. Size
2' height
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Lighting
High Light
Placement
Marginal
Plant Form
Bulb Plant
Substrate Requirement
Rooted in Substrate
CO2 Requirement
No CO2 Required
Features
- Striking green and white variegated leaves
- Fragrant, star-shaped white flowers
- Adds a graphic vertical element
- Easy to care for
- Suitable for zones 7-11
- Can be overwintered indoors
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Variegated Spider Lily, noting its vibrant color and robust health immediately upon arrival. The primary theme is the reliability of LiveAquaria's packaging and shipping process, which ensures the delicate aquatic plant arrives intact and ready to thrive. Reviewers frequently mention the plant's rapid acclimation and growth in their tanks, confirming excellent value for money. While some minor leaf melt is expected with shipping live plants, the overall consensus highlights superior plant stock and dependable service, making this a highly recommended purchase for aquascaping enthusiasts seeking reliable, high quality specimens.
Know before you buy
This plant is best suited for a marginal placement, meaning it thrives in shallow water. You can plant it in a specialized aquatic pot with rich soil and submerge it at the edge of your pond or in a paludarium.
Marginal plants are designed to grow in the shallow water areas of a pond, typically along the edges or on a shelf. The Variegated Spider Lily should be positioned so that its roots are submerged in water while the foliage remains above the surface.
Because this plant is only hardy in zones 7-11, you should bring the container indoors before the first frost. Keep it in a cool, bright location and reduce watering until temperatures warm up in the spring.
No, this plant does not require supplemental CO2. It is a straightforward, easy-to-care-for bulb plant that will grow well in standard pond or paludarium conditions provided it receives high light.
The fragrant, star-shaped flowers typically bloom from spring through early summer. While the blooms are seasonal, the striking green and white variegated foliage provides visual interest throughout the entire growing season.
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