Question 1

What should I do if I water Red Spider lily too much/too little?

Accepted Answer

Over-watered Red Spider lily will develop yellow leaves. It is normal for yellow leaves to develop when Red Spider lily has reached the end of their blooming period. However, if the leaves turn yellow before the flowers have bloomed, it is a sign of over watering.

If you water your Red Spider lily too much, then try to ensure there is adequate drainage and do not give it any more water for a couple of days. You can mix some sawdust into the soil to absorb the moisture. If the situation continues to deteriorate after controlled watering, consider whether the seedpods have rotted. Try digging them up and checking whether they have changed color and become soft. Once you find severe decay, then you should promptly clean out these seedpods.

Under-watered Red Spider lily actually looks similar to over-watered Red Spider lily with their yellow leaves. However, the stems will also droop and leaves will look smaller and will curl. You may also see some brown patches appear.

If you have given your Red Spider lily too little water, then do not panic. It has a level of drought tolerance. Once you have realised, give it a good drink but do not saturate the surrounding soil. Just make sure it is moist.But do not give them too much and overwater them, you just need to let the soil to be mosit. Extended periods in water can lead to root rot and fungus growing on the bulb. The fungus can cause serious damage to the bulb which is noticed through spots that appear on the leaves and buds. The tips of the leaves may also discolor and die.

Question 2

How often should I water my Red Spider lily?

Accepted Answer

It very much depends on the location and the current growth state of your Red Spider lily.

Once you have planted your Red Spider lily, water them well once and then leave them. That initial watering will kick start their growth, but after that you can leave them be until you see shoots appear.

If your Red Spider lily is in a pot, you will need to water them when the top 1-2inch feels dry. Container plants can dry out faster than bedded plants, so ensure that the soil is damp.

If your Red Spider lily is planted outside in flower beds and borders, they will not require additional water if it has rained during the week.

The Red Spider lily has some drought resistance, slight dryness can be recovered quickly after watering, but excessive watering can directly cause the plant to die once the seed ball rots, you need to stay cautious about how often you water the plant.

Question 3

Should I adjust the watering frequency according to different seasons or climate for my Red Spider lily?

Accepted Answer

When your Red Spider lily is growing, you will need to water about once a week. As the temperature rises, the soil will dry out faster and you will need to increase the frequency of watering. A dry soil environment will be more friendly to your Red Spider lily than an excessively wet soil environment.

Red Spider lily will become dormant during summer and the above-ground parts will completely dry up and die after dormancy,. if you planted it outdoors, you shouldn't need to water it. Moreover, if there's plenty of rain in your region, you should consider digging them out to protect the buds from rot due to too much water.

If you planted it in pots, you should stop watering your Red Spider lily completely after the dormant part dries out. After the above-ground part dries out completely, dig up the buds and store them in a cool location or stop watering them completely to keep the soil dry. Resume watering until the next sowing season. Or keep them in the soil in a cool location until the next growing season.

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