Plant Care Pink Spider Lily

Pink Spider Lily

Taxonomy

Lycoris rosea
Lycoris
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Pink Spider Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Pink Spider Lily

Water needs for Pink Spider Lily
0.5 cups
every 9

Pink Spider Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Pink Spider Lily in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Pink Spider Lily: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Pink Spider Lily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Pink Spider Lily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pink Spider Lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pink Spider Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pink Spider Lily: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pink Spider Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Pink Spider Lily prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Pink Spider Lily Water Frequency →

Pink Spider Lily Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pink Spider Lily requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Pink Spider Lily Light Requirements →

Pink Spider Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Pink Spider Lily is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Pink Spider Lily is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Pink Spider Lily does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Pink Spider Lily →

Best Pots for Pink Spider Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Pink Spider Lily →

What Are Healthy Pink Spider Lily Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Pink Spider Lily should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pink Spider Lily →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Pink Spider Lily, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Pink Spider Lily

Pink Spider Lily


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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