When is the best time to plant red spider lilies?

Red spider lily is a bulbous flower of the Amaryllis family. Its flowers are shaped like dragon claws, with bright red colors and a mysterious aura, making it extremely ornamental. So when is the best time to plant red spider lilies? Let’s learn more about it below.

When is the best time to plant red spider lilies?

It is best to plant red spider lilies in spring and autumn. Generally, March to April in spring and August to September in autumn are the most suitable months to plant them.

Key points for planting and maintenance of red spider lily

1. Planting

To plant red spider lilies, you need to prepare a well-ventilated flowerpot, put some gravel on the bottom, and put a thin layer of soft flower soil on top. Then, place the healthy and plump red spider lily bulbs with the pointed end facing up on the flower soil, and then put the remaining flower soil into the flowerpot so that the soil fills about 80% of the pot space. After that, compact the soil surface slightly, move it to a semi-shaded place with a temperature of about 20°C, water it in time, and wait for germination.

2. Maintenance

(1) Temperature

The most suitable temperature for the growth of red spider lily is 14-22℃, but it is not suitable for growing in an overly humid and hot environment. Therefore, in summer, it is necessary to take cooling measures for the red spider lily in time. If the temperature is too low in winter, the potted plants should be moved indoors in time to keep warm.

(2) Lighting

Red spider lily does not like to be exposed to direct sunlight and likes to grow in semi-shaded places, so try to place the red spider lily in a semi-shaded environment for maintenance.

(3) Watering

As a bulbous flower, the underground stems of Lycoris radiata can store water, so the plant has strong drought resistance and should not be watered frequently during maintenance. Generally, you can judge whether it is time to water them by looking at the soil. When the soil surface turns grayish white, you should water them.

(4) Fertilization

Generally, appropriate organic fertilizer should be added when planting, and fertilizer should be applied every 2 months. As the flowering period approaches, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to the red spider lily three times to promote the growth of flower buds. With sufficient fertilizer , the red spider lily will grow rapidly and its flowers will be more brightly colored.

In general, red spider lily is very popular among flower lovers because of its unique ornamental value. However, although the red spider lily is very ornamental, its flowers, stems and roots are poisonous, so you must pay attention to the maintenance methods.