Can Lycoris be grown indoors?

Can Lycoris be grown indoors?

Lycoris radiata can be planted indoors, but it is not recommended because the rhizomes of Lycoris radiata are poisonous. If you come into contact with the juice, wash it immediately and do not eat it by mistake. When planting, be careful not to let children touch it.

Lycoris radiata growth environment requirements

Lycoris radiata likes scattered light and does not have very high requirements for soil when planting. It is more suitable for growing in a shady and humid environment. It has good cold resistance and does not need protection in winter. It can accept a certain high temperature during daily maintenance.

Indoor cultivation method of Lycoris radiata

1. Soil: Lycoris radiata is more suitable for planting in loose, fertile and humus-rich acidic soil, and the planting depth should not be too deep.

2. Watering: Lycoris radiata likes a humid environment, but it also has a certain degree of drought resistance, so you don’t need to water it frequently during maintenance, just water it when the soil is dry and wet.

3. Temperature: Lycoris radiata likes a warm environment. Generally, an environment of around 24 degrees is very beneficial for growth and flowering.

Benefits of indoor maintenance of Lycoris radiata

1. Ornamental value

The shape of the Lycoris radiata flower is very peculiar. Generally, the petals on the flower will shrink and curl, and the stamens will grow relatively long. The flower is very beautiful and very ornamental when it blooms, and it is easy to attract people's attention.

2. Medicinal value

The bulbs of Lycoris radiata can be used as medicine. They contain a lot of alkaloids and have good detoxification, anti-cancer, wind-dispelling and swelling-reducing effects. They can also be used to treat diseases such as gastric cancer and liver cancer.