Red Spider Lily

Red Spider Lily Care

Lycoris Radiata

What is the plant

Red spider lilies are native to China, Korea, and Nepal, though they were introduced to Japan in the 1800s where they naturalized and have become symbolically associated with death. They are often seen at funerals or planted on graves. The flowers of this plant have an unusual look, and bloom in early fall in vivid red. They last just a week or two, during which time they fade to a coral-pin

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

6 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Moderate moisture during the growing season is essential for your lycoris radiata. When it is dormant during the summer months, the drier soil conditions will protect the bulb from rot conditions that can happen in warm soil.Overwatering is still a concern. As the red spider lily puts down deep roots, it has access to a lot of deeper water reserves in the soil. Check the soil moisture before watering heavily.
Pruning
Other than removing spent flower stalks once the leaves form, your lycoris radiata is low-maintenance. No pruning is necessary.
Fertilizer
Fertilize twice a year. In the early spring, a high-nitrogen fertilizer allows the plant to store away nutrients to regrow after the summer dormancy. A post-flowering fall fertilizing is also good, but switch to a high potassium and phosphorous fertilizer. This strengthens the bulb and prepares it for winter conditions.

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Sunlight
The lycoris genus in general is made up of full sun plants. This one is much the same, preferring at least six hours of direct sunlight for best flowering. It can tolerate partial shade, but still needs bright indirect light to bloom.
Soil
Soils should be well-draining and rich in organic materials like worm castings or compost. Soil pH is not a huge concern for these garden plants.
Temperature
Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, your red spider lily will perform in zones 6-10. Those in colder areas should provide protection for their plants through the winter. The leaves should be protected from freezing conditions.

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Container
If growing in a container, it’s important to have a deep container. The root system for lycoris is extensive, and it can rapidly fill a smaller pot. If the roots are too confined, it will not flower well.
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