1 What is a spider lily?
Origin and meaning of spider lily
In addition to the scientific name Lycoris Radiata (or Spider Lily), spider lily is also known by many other names such as: Dragon Claw Flower, Manchurian Sa Hoa, Thach Toan Rose,… Because it originates from China and Japan. Therefore , they are often present in songs, poems and even movies of these two countries.
Spider lily is native to China and Japan
In each different country, the meaning of the spider lily is also different. For example , in Japan, this is a flower that symbolizes sad and hopeless memories. Or in Korea, the flower symbolizes longing for the other half. As for China, mentioning the spider lily is like mentioning separation and separation.
In general, spider lilies often carry the meaning of separation, sadness, bad luck or death, and grief. At the same time, they also convey to people that love is just an illusion, when the relationship ends, love also ends, and if you pay off all your life debt, you should not regret it and suffer more.
Bi An is a poisonous flower (poisonous bulb), so people often compare love to poison, the more you indulge in it, the more suffering and torment you will feel.
The legend of the tarantula
In the past , Manchu and Sa Hoa were originally a couple but could not meet and love each other due to the law of heaven. Because they missed each other so much, they both violated heaven’s law, found each other and swore that they would never be apart. Because of this, they were banished to earth and became flowers and leaves of the same tree.
According to legend, the spider lily is the reincarnation of the couple Manchu and Sa Hoa.
This tree possesses a beautiful beauty but contains a lot of sadness. In particular, when the flowers bloom, the leaves no longer grow, and when the leaves grow, the flowers never appear. The fact that flowers and leaves do not meet is like a punishment for Manchu and Sa Hoa, causing them to be separated forever.
Suddenly one day, Buddha accidentally discovered a bright red flower throughout the entire area , expressing both nostalgia and hidden sadness. Understanding the mystery in it, Buddha had compassion and took them to the Pure Land.
Red spider lilies bloom on Vong Xuyen River
Originally a Buddhist land, a place of purity, this flower had to shake off feelings of sadness, longing, etc. to stay in the world. Then those emotions turned into a bright red color that fell into the Vong Xuyen river.
At this time, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva planted the seeds so that they would become bright red flowers growing from the water. Since then, this red flower has been called Manchu Sa Hoa, whose mission is to act as a messenger to lead souls towards reincarnation.
Pure white spider lily in the Pure Land
And the flowers that were with the Buddha in the Pure Land turned into pure white, without a trace of dust. They are called Mandala Flowers – the flowers of the Buddha realm. This is also another name for spider lily.
Since then, spider web lilies have two main colors, one pure white symbolizing desirelessness, desirelessness, compassion and suffering. The other color is a bright red flower that reminds of separation and sadness.
Characteristics and classification of spider lilies
Characteristics of spider lily
Originally a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, spider lily stands out with an average height of 40 – 100cm. They often grow on the edges of fields, roadsides, hillsides and even cemeteries. In particular, spider plant tubers are dangerous because they contain lycorine – a toxic alkaloid that can negatively affect the nervous system.
Characteristics and classification of spider lilies
The most unique feature of the plant is that the flowers grow in unique clusters . With long petals with 5-7 buds, when blooming, they will spread out in many directions as if absorbing all the essence of heaven and earth. The interesting thing about them is that when the tree flowers, there are no leaves, and when there are leaves, there are no flowers . Therefore, their flowers and leaves will never meet.
Classification of spider lilies
Currently, spider lilies have 5 main colors: red, white, pink, yellow and purple.
Red spider lily
Red spider lily
With a bright red color that stands out in every corner, red spider lily is the most popular of all colors. Hidden deep in that brilliant flower color is the meaning of separation, the sadness of separated love.
White spider lily
White spider lily
White spider lilies possess pure, elegant beauty, without a hint of dust. Unlike the red sea buckthorn that carries a lot of pain, the white sea buckthorn is just a memory of pure love.
Pink spider lily
Pink spider lily
The pink spider lily symbolizes love, feminine beauty and intense passion.
Golden spider lily
Golden spider lily
As brilliant as the red spider lily, the yellow spider lily has taken on a warm yellow tone like sunlight. However, it also evokes eternal separation, the other person cannot be seen but hidden deep in the heart there is still the other person’s shadow.
Purple spider lily
Purple spider lily
The purple spider lily has captivated many people because it carries the color of fidelity. No matter how painful it is, love is always as complete and pure as in the beginning . In addition, they also symbolize that after many days of separation you will be reunited with your other half.
Besides, many people often mention blue spider lily but blue spider lily is not real. The blue spider lily color appears in the Japanese anime comic series – Kimetsu (full name Kimetsu No Yaiba). Accordingly, the blue spider lily is effective in saving the character Muzan from a dangerous disease.
The blue spider lily is not real
2 Effects of spider lily
Some researchers suggest that spider lily is used to repel mice and some other insects. In addition, the plant also has the ability to help relieve rheumatic pain, edema and reduce swelling and acne on the body.
Effects of spider lily
In addition, spider lily bulbs have also been researched by traditional Chinese medicine experts to help reduce pain and inflammation. However, cypress tubers are very dangerous because they contain poison, so people should not use them arbitrarily.
3 How to grow and care for spider lilies
How to grow spider lilies at home
You should bury ⅔ or ¾ of the Cypress tubers in the ground when planting
Choose soil to grow spider plants : To grow spider plants, you should choose soil that is loose, moist, and has a slope to help the plant drain water more easily. When planting, bury 2/3 or 3/4 of the tuber in the ground. At the same time, the distance between the bulbs is at least 10cm.
The right time to plant spider plants : You can plant spider plants any time of the year. However, it is best to plant in late winter and early spring. Because this is the time when the tree grows the most and produces the most beautiful flowers.
Cypress flowers will grow best when planted in the shade
Choose a place with good light : You should plant the plant in a sunny or shady place. In particular, spider lilies will bloom earlier if planted in a shaded place. Regarding bloom time, this flower will usually fluctuate in about 2 – 3 weeks.
How to water spider plants : If you grow the plant in a shady place, you only need to water it about 1-2 times a week. If you plant in a sunnier location, you will need to add water every day to provide enough moisture for the plant. In particular, to keep flowers fresh longer, you should water them every day during flowering.
How to care for spider lilies
Pruning : Although there is no need to prune too much, when the spider plant’s foliage turns yellow, you should cut it off immediately. Because they can absorb nutrients from the tubers and have a negative effect on future flowering.
You can fertilize NPK to help spider lilies grow better
Fertilization : With sugar beets, you can fertilize with NPK fertilizer or decomposed manure dissolved in water and then water the plants every 2 months. Note, you only fertilize bulbs that have created leaves on rooted plants, not newly planted bulbs.
Pest problem : Belgian banks rarely encounter pests, however, there is only one pest you need to watch out for: slugs. To get rid of them, you should place small barrels of beer near spider lilies. At this time, bury the box in the ground (protruding at least 2 – 3cm above the ground) to keep it steady. The slug will be sucked into the beer and cannot harm the plant anymore.
Spider lily is a leafless plant. The root or tuber of this flower is very toxic because it contains lycorin, which causes damage to the nervous system.
Notes when growing and caring for spider lilies
You can grow spider lilies at home without fear of affecting your family’s destiny
Although it has the meaning of pain and mourning, when growing spider lily in the house, it means a connection between the living and the ancestors in the family. In addition, in terms of feng shui, planting spider lilies in front of the house gate also helps bring luck in work and life.
Therefore, if you like, you can still grow this spider lily indoors without worrying about it affecting your family’s destiny.
4 5 beautiful images of spider lilies
Lily of the valley – leading the way to Japanese autumn
Cypress flowers bloom
Cypress flowers and the sky
Cypress flowers in the valley
Yellow spider lily blooms
Hopefully, through the above sharing, you will understand more about the legend and special meaning of the spider lily. If you love this flower, you can grow it at home to create beauty for your living space.
