How to grow and care for Lycoris radiata Miq.
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Lycoris radiata Miq. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Amaryllidaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them have succulent leaves, which makes them well-adapted to dry environments.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are arranged in cymes or umbels. The flowers are bisexual and exhibit radial symmetry.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants with corms, although they are commonly referred to as bulbs.
water
How to water Lycoris radiata Miq.
How often should I water?
check Lycoris radiata Miq. Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Summer. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Lycoris radiata Miq. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Lycoris radiata Miq. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Lycoris radiata Miq. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Lycoris radiata Miq. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Lycoris radiata Miq. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Amaryllidaceae, Genus: Ungernia, Species: Ungernia trisphaera
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Ungernia |
| Species | Ungernia trisphaera |
Is Lycoris radiata Miq. toxic?
Lycoris radiata Miq. is dangerous to Dog
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