How to grow Lycoris radiata? Is Lycoris radiata poisonous?

1. Breeding methods

1. Soil: It refers to the red spider lily. When cultivating it, you need to use loose soil with good drainage, preferably acidic. You can mix coarse sand, leaf mold, and garden soil together, and then add an appropriate amount of fertilizer to make base fertilizer. This way, the plants will have sufficient nutrients and grow more vigorously.

2. Light: It likes light. It is recommended to place it in a place with weak light during normal maintenance. It is best to have light for six or seven hours a day. However, be careful to block strong sunlight in the summer and avoid excessive exposure to the sun, otherwise you will get sunburned.

3. Watering: It likes a humid environment, but it also has a certain degree of drought resistance. When caring for the plant, water it frequently to keep the soil slightly moist, but be careful not to water it excessively and make sure there is no accumulation of water. In addition, watering should be stopped during the dormant period.

4. Fertilization: During the growing season, more water is consumed, so apply fertilizer frequently. Fertilizers should be applied every month, especially during the flowering period, to ensure sufficient nutrients so that the plant can bloom successfully.

2. Is it toxic?

It is poisonous and contains a toxic substance in its body, namely colchicine and lycorine. Among them, colchicine is highly toxic. Therefore, when managing it, you must be careful not to have direct contact with the skin, let alone eat it. Keep children and pets away.