Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
China, Korea
Europe
Types
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
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Habitat
Along cemeteries
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
drowsiness, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYCORIS chinensis
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Lycoris Spider lily
choy sum
In German
Spinnenlilien
choy sum
In French
Lycoris Spider lily
choy sum
In Spanish
Lycoris Spider lily
choy sum
In Greek
Lycoris Spider lily
choy sum
In Portuguese
Lycoris Spider lily
choy sum
In Polish
Lycoris Spider lily
choy sum
In Latin
Lycoris Spider lily
choy sum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Spider lily and Choy Sum
Season and care of Spider lily and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Spider lily and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spider lily season is Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Spider lily and Choy Sum Physical Information
Spider lily and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Spider lily and Choy Sum are as follows:
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Spider lily and Choy Sum
Care of Spider lily and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spider lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.