Can Lycoris be grown at home?

Can Lycoris be grown at home?

1. Can it be kept at home?

The flower shape of Lycoris radiata is quite unique and has high ornamental value, making it a very suitable flower for home cultivation. However, its bulb is poisonous and ingestion can cause symptoms such as vomiting and convulsions. But it is not toxic, so it is fine as long as you don't eat it. In some legends, it is called the flower of the underworld, but it is just a superstitious statement and is not credible.

2. How to maintain

1. Soil: Lycoris radiata has low requirements for potting soil and prefers loose, fertile, acidic soil. You can mix leaf mold and sandy soil, and add a little decomposed animal manure to the potting soil to increase the soil fertility.

2. Light: Lycoris radiata is suitable for growing in a semi-shady environment and is very afraid of strong light. In summer, it is necessary to provide it with adequate shade to avoid being burned by the sun. But in winter, it should be placed in a sunny place and receive long-term sunlight, which will also help raise the temperature.

3. Watering: Lycoris radiata likes a humid environment. During its growing period, water it frequently to keep the substrate moist. During the dormant period, water less to prevent water accumulation and root submersion, which is detrimental to its growth.

4. Fertilization: In addition to planting and repotting, it is necessary to give it a certain amount of base fertilizer. During the growing period, you should apply cake fertilizer and water once every half a month. Do not apply fertilizer in winter to prevent fertilizer accumulation and burning new roots in spring.

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