Red Spider Lily: Elegant Late-Summer Blooms on Leafless Stems

Botanical Name: Lycoris radiata

An amaryllis relative, easy to grow. Clusters of spidery red blooms appear in late summer/fall atop 1–2 ft leafless stems. Strap-like leaves follow, staying green through winter — let them die back naturally. Long-lived; blooms best after hot dry summer + wet season (hence "Hurricane Lily").

Care Notes

Don't Disturb

Divide bulbs only when crowded. Doesn't like being moved.

⚠ Caution: Bulbs are poisonous.

Quick Reference: Red Spider Lily Care

• Origin: China
• Height: Up to 24 in (60 cm)
• Light: Bright indirect
• Water: Thorough while growing/blooming. Drainage essential — bulbs rot if wet. Gradually decrease after bloom; barely moist spring/summer.
• Humidity: 40–50% RH
• Temperature: 60–75°F (16–24°C)
• Soil: Peat-based mix
• Fertilizer: Balanced liquid every 2 weeks spring–fall, diluted by half
• Propagation: Bulb division