Lycoris radiata leaves turning yellow and looking listless? Master these few tricks and it will bloom
Lycoris radiata, just the name sounds distinctive, and it has another name too: red spider lily. This flower has a very notable characteristic: it grows leaves first, then blooms, and its flowers and leaves cannot coexist. Doesn't that feel magical? Then hurry up and grow a pot yourself to see for yourself!
Ever since Huahua watched a certain movie, she has been full of curiosity about this flower. It comes in many colors too, though the most classic is red, and its flower shape is one of a kind, with the petals curling open bit by bit, both grand and elegant. So Huahua couldn't resist buying some bulbs to plant, hoping it would bloom successfully!
When buying bulbs, we find there are many varieties, especially in terms of color, so everyone can decide what to buy based on personal preference. If buying from a website, remember to first check the health of the bulbs and see whether there is any rot, otherwise no matter how you grow them they won't survive!
Before planting, we can first soak the bulbs in rooting solution for a while, then place them in a ventilated spot. Be sure to let them dry first before planting them in the pot, otherwise the whole plant will rot. When planting, note that the soil should be a bit loose, and do not bury the entire bulb; let its growth point stay exposed above the surface, otherwise it will be very difficult for it to produce a flower stalk.
After planting, give it one thorough watering first, then place it in a bright, ventilated spot and wait for it to root and sprout! After it sprouts, then appropriately increase watering and light. Lycoris radiata likes to live in a shady, humid environment, but it can also accept sunlight, as long as it is not direct sunlight.
During its growing period, we can give it a little fertilizer about every half month, which can promote its growth. But under the high temperatures of summer, it will also enter a dormant state, and at this time we should reduce watering and light. At the same time, it will also grow relatively slowly, so we need to be patient!
If you find that it has started to drop leaves, provided it is not dropping them because of flowers and leaves, this shows you have grown it very successfully. At this time, give it a water supplement, and you will soon be able to see it bloom.