How to Extend the Blooming Period of Lilies
Let me tell you about the care of lilies, how to extend the blooming period of lilies. Keep reading for more information!
No matter whether you grow lilies yourself for cut flowers or buy them from the market, everyone wants to know how to extend the blooming period of lilies. With proper treatment, we can still extend the blooming period a bit. Here are a few points for your reference.
Firstly, we need to remove the pollen because it is not easy to clean off if it gets on your clothes. When removing the pollen, be careful as the method is simple—just pull it off. Removing the pollen can somewhat extend the blooming period because the purpose of a plant flowering is to reproduce seeds. If the pollen falls on the stigma, the flower will wither quickly, preserving the nutrients for the seeds.
Here are a few other methods to help extend the blooming period:
1. During the journey from the flower shop to home, protect lilies from direct sunlight.
2. Before putting them in a vase, trim the stems to help the flower stems absorb water. The best way to trim the stems is to soak the flower branches in 6 inches of warm water and cut a 45-degree angle with a sharp knife. This reduces the intake of air and maximizes water absorption.
3. When placing in a vase, cut off all the leaves that will be submerged in water to prevent bacteria from multiplying in the water through the leaves.
4. Add fresh flower nutrients (available at flower shops). Lilies only need half the usual dose of nutrients.
5. Lilies prefer shade and dislike sunlight, so they should be placed in a cool, shaded area. Change the water (and cut a new section) every two to three days to keep the water fresh and clean.
The above is the complete content on how to extend the blooming period of lilies. I hope it helps you, and I also hope that everyone will come to see more green plant and flower care knowledge!