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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; blooms best with 6+ hours of direct daily sunlight
Watering
Water thoroughly when top 2 cm of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging to prevent bulb rot
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C; enters summer dormancy when temperatures exceed 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear, strap-like bright green foliage, upright growth to 30 cm long
- Flower: Trumpet-shaped golden yellow corona, pale yellow outer petals; single bloom per stem
- Bulb: Underground storage structure with brown papery tunic
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil moist during active growth; reduce watering as foliage yellows
Fertilization
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at shoot emergence. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that promote leaf over flower growth
Eggshell powder top-dress：Sprinkle crushed, fully dried eggshells around bulb bases; avoid direct contact with emerging shoots to prevent burningPruning
- Remove spent blooms to prevent seed formation; leave foliage intact to photosynthesize for bulb energy storage
- Cut back yellowed foliage to 5 cm above soil 6 weeks after blooming
- Thin overcrowded bulbs every 3–4 years in autumn to maintain blooming vigor
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Toxic; contains lycorine alkaloids that cause gastrointestinal distress and neurological symptoms
Humans: Ingestion of bulbs causes mild gastrointestinal upset; sap may irritate skin
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings in spring seasonal traditions
Usage: Ornamental garden plant; long-lasting cut flower for floral arrangements
