This stout electric-light bulb produces colorful bloom that bloom from midsummer to fall .
As the name suggests , the wanderer lily has long , spiderlike petals on its flowers that appear from midsummer to fall . There are more than a twelve specie in theLycorisgenus ; all are native to Asia , but wanderer lilies are often assumed to be native to the United States becauseLycoris radiatahas domesticate in several states in the southeasterly United States .
This hardy medulla has a curious habit of blooming on bare stems with no foliage present , which has garner it the common names " bare madam " and " surprise lily . " It is also dubbed the hurricane lily , as it tend to bloom during hurricane season in the United States . The flush is a close congenator to the amaryllis and much like its kin group , has a outstanding flower . This plant generally puts out its foliage in spring after the cold atmospheric condition has passed .
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All species in theLycorisgenus are toxic to humans and beast .
Where to Plant Spider Lily
wanderer lily should be ideally planted in a position with partial sun and well - drained stain that can be slightly acid , neutral , or alkaline . It require wanderer lily a couple of geezerhood to get established and start blooming . piece a spot where the plant life can persist undisturbed so they can organize their distinctive small colonies .
Spider lily can be planted in many places in the landscape painting — in a perimeter or near a patio , in a bungalow garden or naturalized arena , as specimens , or in pocket-size groups . Because the foliage go away during the summertime , interplanting it with a behind - grow ground cover song is a good idea .
How and When to Plant Spider Lily
Spider lily is plant in the former twilight . Dig a hole only late enough that the neck of the bulbs is barely covered by ground to about ¼ inch expose . Planting spider lily too deeply will affect the power to blossom .
The spatial arrangement reckon on the mixture . Lycoris radiatashould be spaced 6 to 12 inches apart andLycoris squamigera6 inches apart .
Spider Lily Care Tips
Light
wanderer lily can be grown infull sunto part shade , though they ’ll flower best where they get some ghost .
Soil and Water
wanderer lily requirewell - drained grime . They do delicately in acidic , neutral , and alkaline ground ( pH 6.0 to 8.0 ) .
During the growing season , they should get an even supply of wet . During their summer dormant period , they do easily if the stain stay dry .
Temperature and Humidity
The lustiness depends on the specie . Lycoris squamigerais the hardiest species in the genus that can be grown down to zone 5 .
When plantingLycoris radiataat the downhearted end of its zone range , choose a sheltered positioning where the evergreen foliage is less likely to freeze in the winter so it can naturally die back in the outpouring .
Spider lilies are tolerant of humid conditions .
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Fertilizer
Fertilize spider lily twice a year . In the early saltation , use a high - nitrogen fertiliser which promotes foliage growth so the electric-light bulb can put in nutrients . After the bloom of youth in the later summer or fall , feed it with a fertilizer that is low in N but high in K and phosphorous to raise root growing , which prepares the industrial plant for the winter .
Pruning
Other than remove dead leaf after the winter , spider lily does not require any pruning . Removing foliage , unless it ’s morbid or dead , strip the works of the opportunity to store nutrient .
Potting and Repotting Spider Lily
Due to their inscrutable and extensive root systems , growing spider lilies in potentiometer is not recommended . Size is not the only concern . Even if you implant spider lily in large containers , at the downhearted end of the zone compass , the bulbs are capable to frequent freeze - and - melt circles during the winter , which are prejudicious to lightbulb .
Pests and Problems
wanderer lily have no serious problem insect or disease problems . Deer and rodent leave wanderer lily alone . Overwatering and poorly drain soil may lead to tooth root rot .
How to Propagate Spider Lily
Spider lily can be easy spread by class . The best time to do this is just after the plant goes dormant in early summer . Once the foliage has completely died back , prod up the light bulb . Division is not really necessary because these plants form multiple clumps on their own after a few eld , so you just lightly separate the clustering and replant them at the same deepness in a new locating .
Types of Spider Lily
Red Spider Lily
gardener in southerly climates are likely to be conversant withLycoris radiata . It take over loose clusters of bright red , spidery blooms in other fall . It grows 18 inch improbable . Zones 7 - 10
White Spider Lily
Lycoris albiflorais another spider lily for the south , with blanched flower that have elegantly coil petals . It grows 18 to 24 inches tall . zona 8 - 10
Naked Lady
Lycoris squamigerais the hardiest spider lily species that produce its strappy folio in outpouring and lilac - pinkish bloom in the fall . It grows 18 to 24 inches marvelous . zona 5 - 10
Frequently Asked Questions
These plant can be left alone for many years and will create imposingly great assembling of flowers . They naturalize by medulla oblongata - offset , shape small colonies over meter .
There are many metal money andhybrids of spider lily . All the diversity make a mix of coloured blossoms including peach , yellow , orangish , precious coral , and pink with risque tips .
update by Nadia Hassani
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center for aquatic and invasive plants : University of Florida , IFAS . | Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants | University of Florida , IFAS . access August 1 , 2024 . https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/lycoris-radiata/#:~:text=Bulbs%20of%20all%20Lycoris%20species,in%20humans%20and%20other%20animals .
