How to plant lilies
Main content introduction: Knowledge about how to plant lilies and detailed tips on lily care, including the following related contents:
Lilies are a common type of flowering plant with large, beautiful flowers, a pleasant aroma, and the flower symbolizes a harmonious union and unity in a hundred matters. Lilies can be planted in the ground in the garden or grown as potted plants. When in bloom, they can be cut and used as cut flowers, placed in vases to decorate living rooms and study rooms.
The fragrance they emit fills the entire room and is quite pleasant. Flower enthusiasts can start planting lilies in April and May, especially in April, when it is just the right time. If planted in autumn or winter, their germination rate tends to be slower, and it may take a month or two for them to sprout if the temperature is not warm enough.
However, if planted in March or April, the bulbs can sprout in just one week, shooting leaves out of the soil, and grow very quickly. So if you want to grow lilies, now is the perfect time to plant them, as it might be a bit late after a while, missing their flowering period. How should potted lilies be planted?
Three planting tips for lilies, for large, fragrant, and beautiful flowers that bloom yearly
1. Choosing a pot for growing lilies
Since lilies have tall stems and can grow up to half a meter or even a meter high, and the bulbs are large, whether using a clay pot, plastic pot, or ceramic pot, it is best to choose a deep pot with a depth of over 15 centimeters. Each pot can accommodate one to three bulbs, not too many, as overcrowding can affect bulb growth and flowering, leading to insufficient nutrients.
How to plant lilies
2. Soil for growing lilies
Lilies prefer a well-ventilated and breathable growing environment. They thrive in loose, friable soil with sufficient fertility, rich in humus, and good drainage. They cannot grow in clay or lime soil. Therefore, when preparing the soil, it is best to add more sandy soil and leaf mold soil, as well as nutrient-rich soil.
In terms of fertilizing, during the growing season, you can apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers once or twice, with less nitrogen to promote the plant's healthy differentiation of flower buds and blooms. After flowering, less fertilizer should be applied.