Species lycoris
Gold flowers with anthers, white filament and magenta-white style, green pedicel and stem.

lycoris

Lycoris chinensis

Lycoris chinensis is a flowering plant species native to Japan. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and is commonly known as the Red Spider Lily. It is a bulb plant and features trumpet-shaped, bright red flowers. The leaves are long, linear and bluish-green in color. This species grows in clusters and flowers in early to late fall. It is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance. It is an ideal choice for home gardens and can bring a beautiful splash of color to any outdoor landscape.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Offsets,Bulbils,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Golden yellow to orange Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Lycoris (Lycoris chinensis) plants often enough to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. During the spring season, they will need to be watered twice a week. Incorporate a deep watering once a week to fully saturate the soil, as this will encourage the plants to grow and bloom. In the summer season, water every other day. During the rainy season, reduce the frequency of watering, but do not let the soil dry out. In the fall, reduce the watering to twice a week, and in the winter, water only when the soil has completely dried out.

sunlight

Lycoris chinensis requires moderate sunlight with at least 4 - 5 hours of direct sunlight every day. Ideally, the plant should be placed in an area where it receives strong morning sun, and filtered or indirect light in the afternoon. Lycoris chinensis can suffer from sunscald or sunburn if it is exposed to too much sunlight during the hottest part of the day. During the summer months, it is best to provide some light shade or filtered light during the midday hours.

pruning

Lycoris chinensis should be pruned twice a year. In spring, after the flowers have died, the blooms should be cut just below the seed capsule. This will allow new growth to appear later in the season. In the fall, any foliage at least 6 inches in length should be cut back to 3 or 4 inches to prepare the plant for winter. Pruning should only involve light removal of foliage, as heavy pruning can disrupt the natural growth cycle of the plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Lycoris chinensis typically starts flowering in late summer to early fall, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Lycoris chinensis typically starts flowering in late summer to early fall, usually in August or September.

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