Red spider lily Coloring Pages

What kind of flower is it?

Red spider lily is a plant with bright red flowers like flames that bloom around the time of the autumn equinox. It has a very unique shape, with petals that curl back and many flowers blooming in a circle at the top of the stem. The flowers bloom without any leaves, so it feels very mysterious.

Colors and types

When you think of Red spider lily, the color red is famous.

• Red Red spider lily: This is the most well-known color. The burning red color stands out a lot in the autumn scenery.
• White and yellow: Besides red Red spider lily, there are also types that bloom with white or yellow flowers.

Names and legends

The Japanese name for Red spider lily comes from the fact that it blooms around the autumn equinox (around the end of September). It is also called "Manjushage," a hard-to-read name that means a flower of good luck.

Red spider lily has many interesting names. It is even given a few scary names like "dead person flower" or "hell flower." People say that long ago, because Red spider lily is poisonous, people gave it scary names to warn others not to eat it by mistake.

Flower meanings

Red spider lily has some flower meanings with sad feelings, but it also has meanings that give you hope.

• "Passion"
• "Independence"
• "Reunion"

These flower meanings come from the way the flowers suddenly bloom from the bare ground, and from blooming around the autumn equinox.

When and where does it bloom?

Red spider lily starts to bloom around the time of the autumn equinox, usually from mid to late September.

You can often see them blooming in big groups on paths between rice fields, near rivers, and around graveyards.

How to Choose Colors: Let's Paint with Bright Colors!

The Red spider lily is a very bright flower. The trick is to use pretty colors that really stand out!

• Flower color: Start with bright red, and try mixing in a little orange or vermilion. If you make the base of the petals dark and the tips bright like a gradient, it will look like light is shining on it.
• Stem: The stem is a little thick and green. Try coloring it neatly with a dark green so the bright flowers stand out even more.

How to Make It Look 3D: Think About "Shadows" and "Light"!

The Red spider lily has lots of petals that curl back, giving it a very cool 3D shape. Let's show that in your coloring page too!

• Petal shadows: Try adding a slightly darker color inside the petals and where they overlap. This makes them look like they are curling around! For a red flower, try adding a little dark red or brown.
• Stamens: Long, thin thread-like stamens stretch out from the middle of the flower. Color these thin parts carefully with a slightly different color from the petals, like yellow or orange. It will make your picture look super lively!

Tips for Having Fun with Your Coloring Page!

• Try adding a background!
  • Red spider lilies often bloom along rice field paths. If you draw a rice field, an autumn sky, or cumulonimbus clouds in the background, you will make a wonderful scene!
• Express yourself freely!
  • There are no rules for flower colors! Feel free to create your very own colorful Red spider lily. A blue Red spider lily or a rainbow Red spider lily would look beautiful too!