Will lilies still bloom after they die?
Lilies in full bloom in midsummer can always amaze the entire season, but the withered plants always leave people full of questions: Can these bare bulbs still bloom again? The practice of senior flower lovers shows that as long as scientific maintenance methods are mastered, lily reblooming is not only possible, but also the number of flowers can be doubled. Core principle of lily reflowering: energy storage mechanism of bulbs As a perennial bulbous plant, lilies return nutrients to underground bulbs after they fade. Studies have shown that healthy corms with a diameter of more than 16 centimeters can store enough nutrients to bloom three times, which is also the basic guarantee for restoring flowers. Natural growth cycle characteristics In the native environment, lily goes through a complete cycle of flowering, dormancy and recovery. Simulating this process during home maintenance allows the plants to bloom on time in July of the following year, and some varieties can even bloom in spring and autumn. Four-step multi-flower maintenance method precise pruning technique residual flowers need to be trimmed at 45° within 3 days of withering, retaining 20cm of stalks to promote photosynthesis. Don't cut off all the roots. Experimental data shows that the weight gain rate of corms that retain stems and leaves increases by 40%. Smart water and fertilizer management adopts the "see dry and wet" watering method, combined with phosphorus and potassium slow-release fertilizers. It is recommended to use a 1:2000 potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution for half a month. This formula can increase the expansion rate of the bulb by 35%. Scientific dormancy control After frost fall, move the potted plants to a cool place at 5-10℃ to maintain micro-moisture in the substrate. Remove the bulbs when spring warms up, soak them in carbendazim solution, and then plant them in new soil, which can effectively prevent diseases. Light temperature control requires gradual increase in light during the recovery period, and the ideal growth temperature is 18-25℃. During the flower bud differentiation period, direct light is guaranteed for 6 hours a day, which can increase the number of flower buds by 50%.
Through systematic maintenance plans, 90% of lily varieties can achieve stable restoration of flowers. The key is to grasp the two golden periods of nutrient accumulation and hibernation and awakening, and cooperate with precise maintenance operations. When the warm spring sun shines again, those sleeping bulbs will surely repay your intentions with a more gorgeous attitude.