How to grow lilies for the best results
An introduction to the best way to grow lilies and the correct watering method for green plants and flowers, followed by a comprehensive introduction.
For lilies without sprouts, a "small trick" for planting to stimulate sprouting can make them easily bloom full of flowers.
Lily Xiaoqi plants lilies every year because they have large, fragrant flowers that are very beautiful. After the flowers bloom each year, most of the bulbs are planted in the ground. By winter, the upper leaves of the bulbs will all wither. Xiaoqi will dig up the bulbs and put them in a sealed bag, tie it shut, and store it away until spring. So, how should we plant lilies without sprouts?
The planting method is actually very simple because the lily bulbs we usually buy have already had their sprouts stimulated. They use moist soil to stimulate sprouts, then bury the lily bulbs completely in it to create a fully moist environment. The roots will gradually grow into the soil, and the sprouts will gradually emerge. We can just follow this method. First, soak the unsprouted bulbs in a fungicide, trim off the dry roots, and soak for about half an hour. Then find a flower pot, put nearly 1/2 soil at the bottom, and evenly place the lily bulbs in it, then fill in some more soil.
Fill the soil to half the position of the lily bulb, leaving most of the top area. Thoroughly water the bulbs, don't forget to add some root stimulant, then find a thick piece of cardboard to cover the top of the pot and create a dark environment. If not covered, it can be placed in a place with insufficient light, or covered with a black cloth for better breathability. You can check it frequently. If the soil in the pot is dry, water it thoroughly. After the second thorough watering, we can cover the bulbs with soil, usually enough to cover the bulbs completely. After this, we can place it in a well-ventilated area with plenty of light for maintenance.
If the lily bulbs are planted without sprouts, generally, after about a month, the sprouts will gradually emerge from the soil, and we will find that the roots will gradually grow out from the bottom holes of the pot. The purpose of this is to let the roots gradually penetrate into the moist soil and avoid rotting. When the roots start growing, usually the first watering dries up. After covering with soil, the roots will grow longer and the sprouts will emerge, breaking through the soil and seeing light. After the sprouts see light and are bathed in strong light, they will gradually grow more leaves and avoid leggy growth, directly blooming. This is how lilies are planted.
Remember, during the cultivation of lilies, if the light is insufficient, they will exhibit leggy growth. We should give them a dwarfing agent every two weeks and supplement with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Start using phosphorus and potassium fertilizers after sprouting, 2-3 times a month until the flowers bloom. This way, the lilies we grow will not lack nutrients, the roots will be strong, absorb enough nutrients, and the bulbs will not shrink. When the flowers fade, the bulbs will also grow larger. After the branches and leaves wither, we can dig them up and store them for flowering again the next year.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the best way to grow lilies and the correct watering method, for everyone to learn and understand!