lycoris

Lycoris sprengeri requires very little water to thrive. Water it deeply and infrequently during the summer months. Once a month should be sufficient, allowing the soil to dry out between watering. In colder months, water only enough to keep the soil from drying out completely. Too much water can lead to root rot and other problems.

Lycoris sprengeri needs full sun for 8 to 12 hours per day to flower at its best. They can tolerate partial shade but fewer and smaller blooms will result. They prefer a warmer climate and can handle cooler temps as long as they are exposed to plenty of sun during the day. In general, plants do best with consistent sun throughout the entire season for maximum performance.

Lycoris sprengeri is a bulbous perennial flower that produces eye-catching clusters of bright pink flowers in late summer. To ensure healthy plant growth, light pruning is recommended once blooms begin to fade. Pruning should include removing dead flower heads, concentrating on the more noticeably wilted or discolored blooms, as well as cutting any stems that have become too long or unruly. This type of pruning can be done anytime from late summer to early fall and should take about 15 minutes or so to complete. Pruning Lycoris sprengeri at this time will also help to remove any diseased or damaged foliage, as well as encourage the plant to store energy for the upcoming season.