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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; prefers 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming
Watering
Water deeply when top 5 cm of soil is dry; avoid overwatering to prevent bulb rot
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C; best grown in 15–25°C during growing season; dormant in winter
Characteristics
- Leaf: Lanceolate, alternate, glossy green leaves arranged in whorls along stems
- Flower: Recurved orange petals with dark purple spots; nodding, trumpet-shaped blooms
- Bulb: Underground scaly bulb; produces bulbils in leaf axils for propagation
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Fertilization
Feed once monthly with balanced fertilizer. Discontinue feeding after blooms fade to support bulb dormancy
Composted banana peel tea：Steep 2–3 fully composted banana peels in 5L water for 24 hours; dilute 1:20 for root drench to avoid nutrient burnPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to redirect energy to bulb growth
- Cut back stems to ground after foliage yellows in autumn
- Remove bulbils from leaf axils if propagation is not desired
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Highly toxic; ingestion of any part (especially bulb) can cause acute kidney failure
Humans: Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation; contact with sap may cause minor skin rash
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes wealth and prosperity in some East Asian cultures
Usage: Ornamental garden plant; cut flower arrangement
