How long does it take for the red spider lily to bloom after sowing? How to sow the red spider lily seeds

1. How long does it take to bloom?

It usually takes 4-5 years for red spider lily to bloom from sowing. If you are planting bulbs, if you plant them early, they may bloom in the same year, but if you plant them late, you will have to wait until the next year to bloom. In addition, the flowering time is also related to the size of the bulbs. Large bulbs have a shorter flowering time, while small bulbs have a longer flowering time.

2. How to sow

1. Sowing time: The sowing time of red spider lily is generally in spring and autumn. The temperature at this time is more suitable, and it will take root and sprout soon after sowing. If you choose to sow in the summer, the plants will miss the best growth time and will only grow leaves in the autumn and bloom the following year. However, the temperature is lower in winter, making it difficult for seeds to germinate after sowing, and the seedlings that do grow are not easy to survive.

2. Preparation of potting soil: If you want the red spider lily to grow better, you must provide a good growth environment. The soil for planting it is usually slightly acidic sandy loam, which not only provides good drainage and air permeability, helps the breathing of the plant roots, but also accelerates the growth of the plant. If you want to prepare your own potting soil, you can mix 2 parts peat, 2 parts garden soil and 1 part perlite, and you can also add a small amount of base fertilizer.

3. Sowing: Place tiles or broken bricks at the bottom of the flowerpot, and then fill it with the prepared soil. Don't fill it too full, about 80% will be enough. Dig a hole in the middle of the potting soil, the depth of which should be between 5-10 cm. This mainly depends on the size of the bulb. Just make sure that the top bud of the bulb is exposed outside after burying it. If you want to plant multiple bulbs, you need to control the distance between each bulb.

4. Subsequent maintenance: After planting the red spider lily, water it appropriately to keep the soil in the pot moist but not too wet. After watering, place it in a semi-shaded place and prevent it from receiving direct sunlight, otherwise it will be detrimental to the growth of the seedlings.