Propagation of Lycoris longissima

Lycoris longissima is native to eastern China, and wild species are distributed in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Strong cold resistance, like yin and dampness. But it can also grow well in the sunny land. The best soil is well drained and fertile sandy loam. The resistance is strong and the cultivation is easy.

Reproduction: commonly used ramet and sowing reproduction. Ramet, dig when the leaf or flower stem has just withered, separate the bulb. The depth of planting is 10 cm, and the depth of the bulb can be adjusted automatically with telescopic roots. Sowing and propagation, sowing immediately after seed collection, sowing in autumn to the following spring, young roots germinate and form small bulbs, and it takes 5-6 years for seedlings to form flowering bulbs.

Cultivation: when sprouting new leaves in spring, the soil should be kept moist, and the leaves should be watered less after withering in May-June. The application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering period from July to August can promote the flower stem to be stout and the flower to be big and colorful. Lycoris radiata does not produce leaves after flowering, so it is still necessary to keep the soil moist. Potted soil should be well drained, without stagnant water, so as to avoid bulb rot. The bulb overwinters in the open.

Diseases and insect pests: common diseases include anthracnose and rot. The bulbs were soaked in 0.3% copper sulfate solution for 30 minutes before planting, washed with water and planted after drying. At the initial stage of the disease, 50% benzoate was sprayed with 2500 times solution.

Application: long tube Lycoris flower appearance is beautiful, flower color variation is large, the shape is similar to lily, the ornamental value is high. It is suitable for cluster planting under the forest or grassland, and can also be used as potted plants and cut flowers.