How to plant lilies
This article introduces how to plant lilies and the cultivation methods for lily potted plants in the field of green plants and flowers, and will now take everyone to understand together.
People who love growing flowers always hope that on their balconies, they can grow the most beautiful, conspicuous, and dazzling flowers. However, some flowers are beautiful but not easy to grow. For beginners, they can grow some hardy plants, such as Chinese roses, geraniums, jade trees, and kaffir lilies, etc. They can also grow a type of flower on the balcony that is really easy to manage. After planting it once, it can bloom every year. When it blooms, it is very beautiful, and some even emit a strong fragrance. It is the lily.
Lilies not only have many types but also come in a variety of colors, including yellow, pink, white, red, and mixed colors. Nowadays, there are more and more types of lilies, and they are also becoming more and more beautiful. Some are fragrant, some are double-petaled, and they can be planted in the garden to grow into a large area and reach half the height of a person. When they bloom, the flowers are large, the petals are large, and the colors are vibrant, making them visible from a distance. They can also be planted in flowerpots, blooming this year and self-germinating and flowering again next year, which is very worry-free. So, how should potted lilies be planted?
1. The time to plant potted lilies is either in spring, from March to May, or it can be slightly late in June, because as temperatures gradually rise, it becomes unsuitable to plant lily bulbs. However, some flower enthusiasts in areas where temperatures are not so high can still plant bulbs in June and they bloom successfully. Alternatively, you can choose to plant in autumn, preparing plump bulbs without damage or decay, larger bulbs are more likely to bloom with brighter and more beautiful colors.
2. Prepare a suitable pot and potting soil. The pot for growing lilies can be made of plastic or ceramic, with a diameter of about 15 centimeters and a certain depth, because the stems of lilies will grow taller later, and shallow pots are not suitable. At least 20 centimeters in depth is required. The potting soil should be breathable, loose, fertile, and well-draining, with the addition of some perlite or other granules. It is best to use acidic soil and not alkaline soil, as soil that easily compacts and is too sticky is not good.
How to plant lilies
3. The process of planting lily bulbs is simple. Before sowing, bulbs can be soaked in a carbendazim solution. Cover the bulbs with more soil and plant them deeply. After the bulbs are buried, learn to control the watering. After watering once, do not water continuously multiple times. Wait until the potting soil is slightly dry before watering again, otherwise, it is easy to cause the bulbs to rot.
When the small leaves appear and continue to grow, increase the light, otherwise, the stems will be very thin and weak, easily growing too tall, making it hard to produce flower buds. Place them in a location with direct sunlight. When flower buds appear, you can add some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer or spray a little "Flower More 2" to supplement nutrients. At this time, it should still be kept in a well-lit area. When the flowers bloom, you can slightly shade them to extend the blooming period.
Lilies have large and beautiful flowers and can be cut to arrange in a vase, which is very beautiful. After the lilies wither, you can cut off a section of the spent flowers and stems, leaving the remaining section to perform photosynthesis, promoting the continued growth of the bulbs and sprouting new small bulbs. The more they grow, the more they are cultivated. How to plant lilies on the balcony, doing three details well, makes the flowers larger, more colorful, and easier to bloom.
The comprehensive method of planting lilies and the cultivation of potted lilies introduced above (Green Plant Enthusiast Website) hopes to solve your problems with green plants and serve as a starting point for further discussion.