About Lesser Celandine and Spider lily
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
China, Korea
Types
buttercup
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Habitat
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Ants, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs
Other Uses
Cleanser
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus ficaria
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
Lesser Celandine
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
Scharbockskraut
Spinnenlilien
In French
Ficaire
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
celidonia menor
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
Lesser Celandine
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
Lesser Celandine
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Lesser Celandine and Spider lily
Wondering what are the properties of Lesser Celandine and Spider lily? We provide you with everything About Lesser Celandine and Spider lily. Lesser Celandine doesn't have thorns and Spider lily doesn't have thorns. Also Lesser Celandine does not have fragrant flowers. Lesser Celandine has allergic reactions like and Spider lily has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lesser Celandine and Spider lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lesser Celandine and Spider lily
Season and care of Lesser Celandine and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about Lesser Celandine and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lesser Celandine season is Spring and Spider lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Lesser Celandine and Spider lily Physical Information
Lesser Celandine and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Lesser Celandine and Spider lily are as follows:
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Lesser Celandine leaf color:
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lesser Celandine and Spider lily
Care of Lesser Celandine and Spider lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lesser Celandine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spider lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lesser Celandine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.