Speaking of Lycoris radiata, young flower friends probably don't know what kind of flower plant it is. You may think it is as long as garlic, but in fact Lycoris radiata is the scientific name of the opposite flower. Being a flowering plant, can Lycoris radiata be kept at home?
Can Lycoris radiata be raised at home?
Lycoris radiata has several colors, only the red one is called the other flower. The yellow one is a sudden smile. Purple represents cotton. Only the red flowers on the other side are unlucky.
Lycoris radiata can be kept at home, because Lycoris radiata has a unique pattern and high ornamental value, which is very suitable for family use. However, its bulb is toxic, and eating it by mistake will cause vomiting, convulsions and other symptoms.
If there are children and pets at home, don't eat them by mistake, otherwise they will be easily poisoned and really become unlucky flowers.
But Lycoris radiata is not toxic, as long as it is not eaten, there will be no problem. In some legends, it is called the undead flower, which is unlucky to plant at home, but this is just a superstition and not credible.
What does Lycoris symbolize?
1, never meet again
Lycoris radiata has the flower language of never seeing each other, because its leaves will fall off before flowering, and its flowers will grow new leaves after withering.
Lycoris radiata means that flowers and leaves will never meet, which means separation of life and death. When we attend the funeral, we can offer Lycoris to the deceased to express our feelings for him.
2. Beautiful and charming
Lycoris radiata has a beautiful and attractive meaning, because Lycoris radiata blooms from August to September every year. Its flowers are unique in shape and bright red in color, which has high ornamental value. Give people a beautiful and touching feeling. You can give Lycoris radiata to the girl you like and express your praise to her.
Methods and matters needing attention of planting Lycoris radiata flowers at home
1, planting environment
Lycoris radiata can be planted in sunny environment. Even under the strong light in summer, Lycoris radiata can grow normally, and its flowering color is more vivid.
2. Adequate nutrition
In the vigorous growth period, Lycoris radiata should be supplemented with 1~2 times of dilute fertilizer solution every month, and 1 times of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering to promote flower color.
3, reasonable watering
Lycoris radiata should be watered at ordinary times until the soil in the basin is dry, so as not to water it half. We also don't want water in the pot soil, so as not to cause bulb rot. Keep the pot soil moist before flowering, so that Lycoris radiata can pull out the flower stem smoothly.
4. Land
Although Lycoris radiata has no other strict requirements on soil, Lycoris radiata will change new soil every spring to promote its growth. Planting slightly acidic soil with loose soil configuration and good drainage is more conducive to the growth of Lycoris radiata.