Name/Title
Red Spider LilyEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0006Description
This pressed Red Spider Lily is a striking display of bright red flowers that have a unique shape, with petals that curl and long stamens that reach outwards. The flower is mounted on a special piece of paper, without any leaves, showing how it typically grows, blooming on a bare stem before the leaves come in. The flower has been carefully attached with safe glue and stored in a protective case to keep it safe.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family)Genus
LycorisSpecies
radiataCommon Name
Red Spider LilyGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
mediumGrowth Rate
mediumLight/Sun Exposure
part shade; full sunSoil Type
well-drained; loam or sandySoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 6–10Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
green (winter foliage)Notes
foliage emerges after bloomBloom
Bloom Colors
RedFlowering Season
late summer–early fallNotes
leafless scapes bear umbel of flowersMaintenance
Pruning
remove spent stalksDeadheading
not necessaryShearing
not applicableNotes
plant bulbs with neck exposed; avoid disturbancePests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
bulb rot in poorly drained soilsTreatment Notes
ensure drainage; avoid overwateringPropagation
Propagation Type
bulb offsets; seed (slow)Notes
divide bulb clumps after foliage dies backAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026