How to plant and bloom曼珠沙华 (Red Spider Lily)
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Unknown from when, many flowers began to have their own flower languages, some represent joy, some love, some longing, some sorrow. There is a kind of flower, if the saddest thing is to be together but never see each other, to be within reach but unable to depend on each other for a lifetime, then this flower is the saddest, it is called曼珠沙华, also known as the flower of the other shore. It is said to be the only flower on the road to the Yellow Spring, and also the only flower in the underworld.
The story of 曼珠沙华 is so sad. Why do so many people still like it? It's just because the blooming is so beautiful, and it usually blooms only once a year in autumn. The most important thing about planting 曼珠沙华 is to choose the bulb. As for how to choose the real authentic 曼珠沙华, it is not only about choosing a reliable store but also about luck. There are several colors of the flower of the other shore, but 曼珠沙华 only has one color, red.
There are many opinions about the planting time of 曼珠沙华 bulbs, but the best time is actually June and July. Because the flower of the other shore will dormant in high temperatures, planting the bulb during the dormant period will not affect its growth. When the temperature is suitable, it will sprout. The first sprout may wither, but it will sprout again when the temperature is suitable. After the mature bulb is planted and grows normally, it will bloom in a few weeks at the fastest. The blooming period of 曼珠沙华 is usually in August or September.
When planting the 曼珠沙华 bulb, it should not be too deep or too shallow. If it's too deep, it will be stuffy inside and it will be difficult to break through the soil, because the soil is too thick. The bulb will say it's too tired and can't see the end, so it might as well not grow. If it's planted too shallow, the roots will grow outside, and the roots will say, "I'm afraid of the sun, is this going to kill me? Then I won't grow." Therefore, many flower friends fail to grow 曼珠沙华, in addition to the poor bulb, another reason is the incorrect planting depth.
How to plant and bloom 曼珠沙华
The bulb below the red line is planted in the soil, with the sprout exposed outside the soil
曼珠沙华 likes a warm and humid environment but is not heat-resistant. It does not grow well above 30 degrees Celsius. When the temperature is lower than 30 degrees, it begins to grow vigorously, first growing a stem, then blooming on the stem, and only after blooming does it grow leaves. Therefore, it is said that its flowers and leaves are mutually exclusive, never able to be with the one they love the most, just like a sad curse.
曼珠沙华 prefers nutrient-rich, well-draining slightly acidic soil. The soil mixture can use two parts of decomposed leaf soil, one part of vermiculite or coconut bran, and one part of pearl rock. In terms of light, 曼珠沙华 likes scattered light and does not like too strong light. If planted on a balcony, it can be placed on a north-facing or east-facing balcony. For watering, like most bulbs, it should be kept slightly moist, but before blooming, it must ensure sufficient water without waterlogging to maintain the flowers in good condition.
Because of its unique blooming characteristics and some sad legends, 曼珠沙华 has become a common flower in various crossover or fantasy novels. In some novels, it has been given better meanings, but in the end, it cannot have its flowers and leaves appear at the same time. This life is so, the next life is so, life after life is so, just like some people, if they miss once, they will never be seen again, whether in the world or in the Yellow Spring. Therefore, 曼珠沙华 is the saddest existence among all flowers, no matter how beautiful it is.
The above sharing on how to plant and bloom 曼珠沙华 and the comprehensive method of 曼珠沙华 growth process illustration, I hope it can act as a catalyst to solve your problems with green plants.