Today's focus is on how to cultivate lily of the valley for continuous blooming and the correct maintenance methods for this plant. Next, the site editor will introduce to netizens.
Recently, a flower enthusiast brought a photo to show me, asking what kind of flower was in the picture, which looked like a string of little bells hanging on the branch and was absolutely adorable! This enthusiast also wants to plant a few in their own garden, imagining how beautiful it would be!
The flower in the photo is actually lily of the valley. This flower is indeed very special; most other flowers bloom upwards, but lily of the valley blooms downwards. Moreover, lily of the valley blooms in clusters, which is very cute, no wonder it often appears in animated films!
Lily of the valley actually contains a certain amount of toxin, and many flower enthusiasts may worry about whether growing lily of the valley at home will have a bad effect on human health. In fact, the toxin in lily of the valley does not spread through the air, and as long as enthusiasts do not eat it, it is still a good choice for ornamental purposes. However, those with children at home should avoid planting lily of the valley!
Alright, let's not waste time. Today, I have compiled some key points for growing lily of the valley, and once these points are mastered, enthusiasts can also have super beautiful lily of the valley. Let's take a look!
Key Point One: Planting
Usually, enthusiasts can choose to cultivate with rhizomes, buying some lily of the valley rhizomes from the flower market to plant. Note that before planting, it should be soaked in water for a period of time!
The best time to plant lily of the valley is usually early spring, and autumn is also acceptable. Since the temperature after planting lily of the valley will be relatively low, it should be placed in a relatively warm place. If grown outdoors, it should be covered with a thermal film to keep the seedlings warm!
Key Point Two: Choosing a Pot
The root system of lily of the valley is quite developed, so when choosing a pot, it is better to choose a larger one to facilitate root growth. Moreover, planting several plants in a large pot can make the cluster of blooming lily of the valley look even better!
How to cultivate lily of the valley for continuous blooming
Key Point Three: Sunlight
Lily of the valley does not require as much sunlight as other flowers; it prefers to stay in a semi-shaded area with diffused light to grow!
Enthusiasts can place lily of the valley indoors, which not only serves as a good decoration but also does not affect its normal growth, achieving a win-win situation!
Key Point Four: Water
Lily of the valley is a flower that likes water and requires a large amount of water, but it should not be watered excessively, as too much water can cause root rot!
There is no need to worry about watering lily of the valley at regular intervals. Enthusiasts should feel the potting soil with their hands before each watering. If it's still moist, it can last a few more days; if it's dry, it's time to water!
Key Point Five: Soil
If you want lily of the valley to grow well and produce more flowers, the soil must be carefully chosen. The soil should be fertile and loose, and enthusiasts can occasionally loosen the soil for lily of the valley!
By the way, lily of the valley prefers slightly acidic soil, and enthusiasts can use the tricks I taught you to increase soil acidity!