Can the red spider lily be hydroponically cultivated?

Can the red spider lily be cultivated hydroponically?

Red spider lily is a herbaceous plant of the genus Lycoris in the family Amaryllis. It can be grown hydroponically, but if grown in water, the survival rate of Red spider lily is not high and the survival time is not very long. Soil cultivation is more suitable for Red spider lily.

Methods and key points of hydroponic cultivation of red spider lily

1. Choose branches:

Choose a healthy branch with a few tender buds, rinse it with water, and then disinfect it with potassium permanganate to avoid insect pests.

2. Selection of container:

Generally, transparent glass containers are chosen. The height of the container should be greater than the length of the roots. There should be space in the middle and upper parts. The mouth of the bottle should not be too narrow to maintain a good ventilation environment.

3. Control water addition:

Just add clean water to the container. If it is tap water, you need to leave it for two days to remove the chlorine. The water height should not exceed one-third of the roots.

Precautions for growing red spider lilies in water

1. Proper pruning:

When hydroponically cultivating the red spider lily, it is necessary to prune it regularly, and cut off the diseased and old branches to promote better growth of the red spider lily's roots.

2. Change water regularly:

When growing red spider lilies in water, you need to change the water regularly to ensure the water is clean and hygienic. When changing the water, rinse off the mucus on the roots and be careful not to damage the roots.