What to do if the red spider lily does not bloom

When does it bloom?

Red spider lily usually blooms first and then grows leaves, so when does it usually bloom?

Red spider lily usually blooms from July to September, with July being its peak flowering period. There is a saying that the three days before and after the vernal equinox are called Spring Beyond the Shore, and the three days before and after the autumnal equinox are called Autumn Beyond the Shore. The red spider lily blooms during the Autumn Beyond the Shore, which is very punctual, so it is called Red Spider lily.

Flowering conditions

Certain conditions are required for the red spider lily to bloom. As for light, red spider lilies do not like strong light, and scattered light is better, so make sure the light is not too strong. The soil can be sandy soil with good air permeability and drainage, and the soil should be kept acidic.

Generally, it takes 2-3 years for the bulbs of red spider lily to bloom.

What to do if it doesn't bloom

Soil issues

Red spider lily likes acidic soil, but during the maintenance process, with watering, the soil may gradually become alkaline and cause the soil to become compacted, which is not conducive to the growth of the bulb and may even cause rot.

When growing red spider lilies, it is best to loosen the soil regularly and add ferrous sulfate, but do not use too much.

Planting too deep

Another possibility is that the red spider lily was planted too deep, even covering the top of the bulb, making it difficult to grow flower stalks and not blooming.

When planting red spider lilies, do not plant them too deep. It is best to have the top of the bulb exposed above the soil surface.

The flower pot is too small

The reason why the red spider lily does not bloom is that the flowerpot used for planting the red spider lily is too small, resulting in insufficient growth space for the bulb and even causing it to become deformed.

If this happens, the bulbs can be dug out and replanted in the fall.