Does the red spider lily like acid? How to grow the red spider lily

1. Do you like acid?

Red spider lily likes sour things. As a southern plant, it originally grows in acidic soil. It does not have high requirements for the soil, as long as the soil is not too alkaline, there will be no problem. In an acidic environment, the plant will grow faster. If you want to improve the soil conditions, you can water it with alum fertilizer or ferrous sulfate, both of which can have an acidifying effect.

2. Breeding methods

1. Light: Red spider lily prefers partial shade, so it has very strict requirements on light, which cannot be too strong or too dark. Generally, it should be placed in a bright place for maintenance to avoid it being exposed to strong light, but there should also be sufficient scattered light. If there is insufficient light, the plant will grow too tall, affecting its appearance and making it prone to lodging.

2. Soil: Red spider lily grows well in loose acidic soil. Generally, potting soil is prepared by mixing leaf mold, peat soil and perlite, with the ratio of the three being 2:2:1. This ensures good soil drainage, avoids waterlogging and reduces the possibility of root rot. If the soil is alkaline, you can add ferrous sulfate to acidify it.

3. Watering: The water requirements of red spider lily are different in different seasons. If it is in spring and autumn, the plants grow faster, so relatively sufficient water needs to be provided to keep the soil moist. In summer and winter, the growth of the plant slows down and it enters a dormant state, so watering needs to be reduced to avoid waterlogging and submerging the roots.

4. Fertilization: Adequate nutrients are helpful to the growth of red spider lily. When potting it, add an appropriate amount of base fertilizer. Generally, choose slow-release fertilizer, which can provide nutrients continuously. During the growing season, top dressing should be done appropriately, generally once every two weeks, and a thin cake fertilizer solution should be used.