A flower that does not bring tear-jerking beauty or gentleness like roses and chrysanthemums, this spider lily carries with it tragic stories.

Often appears in ancient Chinese movies and you may have been attracted by its mysterious beauty.

The spider lily has the scientific name Lycoris Radiata , belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and is often called by many different names such as Dragon Claw Flower, Man Chau Sa Hoa tree, Thach Toan Rose…. Initially, it was found in China, then Japan. Gradually, it was widely distributed in many countries.

Flower shore

Cypress is a herbaceous, perennial plant with an average height of 50-100cm. The shape of the tree grows straight, reaching into the sky. On each tree there are usually about 4-6 flower branches  growing in strange clusters with thin petals extending from the ground, blooming to form an extremely unique circle. When the flower blooms, it will spread out in all directions, looking like a dancing peacock. They have 3 main colors

+ Red bank (Man Chau Sa Hoa),

+White Swan (Mandala Loa)

+ Golden bank.

Among them, red spider lily is the flower that is easiest to see and stands out the most because of its brilliant blood-red color.

Golden bank

The colors of the spider lily

The bulbous stem is quite similar to an onion. There is a layer of dark scales surrounding the stem. The leaves are oblong, dark green like garlic leaves.

The trunk of the Cypress tree

Cypress root is very toxic because it contains lycorin , a toxic alkaloid that damages the nervous system. Legend has it that someone committed suicide by eating the tubers of this flower while hungry. Maybe that’s why, in ancient times, Japanese people thought it was a flower of bad omen and death.

A special feature of this flower is that its flowers and leaves never coexist. When the plant begins to flower, the leaves begin to wilt, and vice versa, when the leaves begin to grow, the flowers wither.

The spider lily is associated with many tragic legends and many mysterious anecdotes. There is a legend that the spider lily is the only flower that grows on the road down to Hoang Tuyen. When the soul, before passing the Nai Ha bridge across the Vong Xuyen bank, will send all of its memories to the lily. bank. Regardless of extreme suffering or passionate love, the spider lily receives those memories.

“The flower blooms for a thousand years, the spider lily

Hoang Tuyen’s blood was stained with sadness

No flowers, no leaves, no meeting

Ten thousand lifetimes of reincarnation, ten thousand lifetimes king.”

Furthermore, the spider plant often blooms at the spring equinox. According to Buddha’s teachings, this is the 7-day period of autumn when the living can enter the world of the dead to meet their ancestors. Therefore, for Japanese people, this is an opportunity for them to visit and repair the graves of the deceased.

Cypress flowers when seen up close

In each country, the meaning of the spider lily will be different. Eg

+ China: It will show young girls with purity and intelligence.

+ Japan: It has another meaning, it is considered a flower symbolizing pain. Show mercy and past sorrows.

+ North Korea: In this country, it represents the longing of a couple in love. Or a symbol of missing loved ones.

+ Vietnam: This flower symbolizes the deceased. Reminds us to be grateful for their efforts.

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We have fully understood the meaning of the spider lily. Mostly it symbolizes mourning and sadness. However, when grown indoors, it means a connection between living people and their ancestors. Therefore, you absolutely do not need to worry about feng shui when growing this flower indoors. In addition, spider lilies also have many different uses. Let’s find out more together.

Ability to prevent weeds

According to research results from the Journal of Weed Biology and Management, it has been shown that water extracted from fresh spider plant leaves has the ability to inhibit the growth of tested plant species. (in which lycorine is the main inhibitor).

In addition, when mixed with soil, it can be used as a ground cover (with dead leaves as mulch) to help prevent weeds.

Reduces swelling and kills insects

If you have ever come into contact with spider lilies, you can easily see that spider lily smells like garlic. Therefore, mice and other insects do not like to come close.

In addition, flowers also have the effect of reducing acne, reducing edema, and reducing rheumatic pain.

Potential as medicine

According to traditional Chinese medicine, cassia tubers are bitter and poisonous, so eating the wrong cassava tubers can lead to poisoning, vomiting, nerve paralysis… and even death. But if used in appropriate doses, active ingredients such as lycopene and galantamine in spider berries will help reduce pain, swelling, inflammation, reduce vomiting, sedate, and support the treatment of cancer and polio…

However, the medicinal properties of the medicinal plant are still undergoing in-depth research, so be careful when using it and ask for advice from a specialist.

Uses in life

In some countries such as Japan, Korea, Germany… people also use peony to plant in the graves of the deceased. Flowers both carry spiritual meaning and create aesthetics for the grounds of the tombs.

The decorative beauty of the spider lily

Furthermore, according to feng shui experts, the plant can also be used as a gift during housewarming and congratulatory occasions. Even though we know that Bi Ngan represents sadness and separation. But if you choose colors that match the gift’s destiny, it will represent good luck and success for the homeowner.

+ White color is suitable for Metal and Water destiny

+ Yellow shore is suitable for people with Metal element

+ Red color is suitable for people with the Fire element

Cypress flowers are mainly grown and propagated by bulbs. Because tubers can withstand hot and cold weather, are easy to grow, like cool places, and have better drainage. Plants should be planted at any time and will grow very well.

Bulbs propagate the spider lily

Notes when growing spider lily with bulbs

+ We should only bury about 2/3 of the tuber in the ground. The soil must be loose and sterilized and cleaned.

+ If planting multiple bulbs in the same pot, the distance between the bulbs is 8cm – 12cm.

In order for plants to grow in the best conditions, growers should note the following information.

Planting land

Soil selection is very important. Furthermore, if the soil is not suitable, keeping water for a long time will easily cause the tubers to rot. Therefore, for the tubers to grow best, you should plant them in organic, nutrient-rich soil. Design pots and containers with good drainage to maintain appropriate dryness throughout the process of growing plants.

Light

Cypress flowers will grow better in places with shade, some light or light sunshine. Therefore, when flowers are grown in shaded places, they will bloom more and earlier than flowers grown in sunny places.

Sprinklers

Once the bulbs are planted, water them about once a week. When the plant is in full bloom, you can increase watering every other day to prolong the life of the flower, or adjust the watering amount depending on the weather.

Cut

Once the plants are mature, taking care of them is much simpler. You only need to prune when the leaves have completely withered or died.

Fertilize

To avoid damaging the plant during growth, you should not fertilize newly planted bulbs, only fertilize bulbs that produce leaves. In fall or winter, when the leaves begin to change, you need to fertilize every other month. And make sure to water the soil thoroughly, too.

Pest problems

One advantage of the spider lily lies in its special scent along with its good resistance, helping it avoid most pest problems and repel many types of insects. However, in reality, spider lilies can still be harmed by snails. There is a very simple, non-toxic way to remove slugs from your garden. Place small glasses of beer near the planting area and you can repel them.

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