Golden Spider Lily vs Resurrection Lily

Golden Spider Lily (Lycoris aurea) and Resurrection Lily (Lycoris squamigera) — side-by-side cultivation, uses, and safety.

SIDE A

Lycoris aurea (Golden Spider Lily) — botanical photograph

Side-by-side attributes

Attribute	Golden Spider Lily	Resurrection Lily
Latin name	Lycoris aurea	Lycoris squamigera
Family	Amaryllidaceae	Amaryllidaceae
Edible	yes	yes
Medicinal	no	no
Life cycle	—	—
Mature height	0.6 m	0.7 m
Light	Full sun	Full sun
Water	Moist	Moist
Soil	Light (sandy), Medium	Light (sandy), Medium
Hardiness	6-9	6-10
pH range	—	—
Edible parts	Bulb	Root
Propagation	—	—

III

Which to pick

Both have their place

Golden Spider Lily and Resurrection Lily cover similar territory. Pick based on what you can actually grow (climate, soil) and what's locally available. See the cultivation rows above for the deciding factors.

Frequently asked

What is the main difference between Golden Spider Lily and Resurrection Lily?

Golden Spider Lily (Lycoris aurea) and Resurrection Lily (Lycoris squamigera) are both in the Amaryllidaceae family. See the side-by-side table above for cultivation needs, edible parts, and medicinal uses.

Can Golden Spider Lily and Resurrection Lily be combined?

Plant combinations should be evaluated case by case. Check the safety/contraindications section on each plant's profile (Golden Spider Lily and Resurrection Lily) before mixing. Some combinations are synergistic, others can interact with medication.

Are these plants safe?

Every plant profile includes a Cautions section with contraindications, drug interactions, and population warnings. Consult a healthcare professional before using either for medicinal purposes.

❦❦❦❦

Endpaper · archive updates

Get archive updates

Occasional email when substantial new content lands — plant profiles, seasonal growing notes, folk-remedy additions. Free, no tracking, unsubscribe anytime.