1、 Can I raise it at home
Lycoris flower has a unique flower type and high ornamental value. It is very suitable for domestic flowers. However, its bulbs are poisonous, and ingestion can cause vomiting, spasm and other symptoms. But it does not emit toxicity, so as long as it is not eaten, there will be no problem. In some legends, it is called the flower of the yellow spring, but it is only a superstitious statement, which is not believed.
2、 How to maintain
1. Soil: Lycoris flower has low requirements for basin soil and prefers loose and fertile acidic soil. It can be mixed with rotten leaf soil and sandy soil. Adding a little rotten animal manure to the basin soil can increase the fertility of the soil.
2. Light: Lycoris chinensis is suitable for growing in semi shade environment and is afraid of strong light. In summer, it should be given proper shade to avoid sunburn. But in winter, we should put it in the sunny place and receive long-term light, which also helps to raise the temperature.
3. Watering: Lycoris likes a humid environment. During its growth period, it should be watered frequently to keep the substrate moist. Watering should be less during dormancy to prevent ponding from flooding the root, which is unfavorable to its growth.
4. Fertilization: in addition to giving it certain base fertilizer when planting and changing pots. In the growth period, we should also apply cake fertilizer and water once a half month. Do not apply fertilizer in winter to prevent fertilizer accumulation and burn new roots in spring.