How to tend a Lycoris radiata
Also known as: Lycoris terracianii Hort.Dammann., Lycoris radiata var. kazukoana N.Yonez., Lycoris radiata f. bicolor N.Yonez., Nerine japonica Miq., Nerine radiata (L'Hér.) Sweet, Orexis radiata (L'Hér.) Salisb., Amaryllis radiata L'Hér., Lycoris radiata var. pumila Grey, Lycoris radiata var. terraccianii Dammann, Lycoris radiata var. radiata
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry
Sunlight
Like moderate light, resistant to half shade, best under bright scattered light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove withered flowers, old, diseased, and dead leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Asia
- Category
- Amaryllidaceae, Lycoris
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period September-October, viewing period 2-3 weeks
- Flower colors
- red, pink, yellow
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