How to cultivate lilies for high survival rate
Here we share knowledge about how to cultivate lilies for high survival rate and the planting methods of potted lilies. Let's follow the editor to take a look!
People who love growing flowers always hope to grow the most beautiful, eye-catching, and brilliant flowers on their balconies. However, some flowers are beautiful but not easy to grow. For beginners, they can grow some tough plants, such as Chinese roses, geraniums, jade trees, and kaffir lilies, etc. They can also grow a kind of flower on the balcony that is very 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. That's the lily.
Lilies not only come in many varieties but also have a wide range 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, and some are double-petaled. They can not only be planted in the garden to grow into a sea of flowers but can also grow to half the height of a person. The flowers are large with big petals and bright colors, which can be admired from a distance. They can also be planted in pots, blooming this year and sprouting and blooming again the next year, which is very worry-free. So, how should potted lilies be planted?
1. The timing for planting potted lilies should be either in spring, from March to May, or a bit later in June, because as the temperature gradually rises, it becomes unsuitable to plant lily bulbs. However, some flower enthusiasts in areas not too hot can still successfully plant bulbs in June, which also bloom smoothly. Alternatively, they can be planted in autumn with plump bulbs without damage or decay; larger bulbs are more likely to bloom and have more vibrant and beautiful colors.
How to cultivate lilies for high survival rate
2. Prepare a suitable pot and potting soil. The pot for growing lilies can be made of plastic or pottery, etc., with a diameter of about 15 centimeters and sufficient depth because the lily stems will grow quite tall later. A pot that is too shallow is not suitable; it should be at least 20 centimeters deep. The potting soil should be 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 is too compact and sticky is also not good.
3. The process of planting lily bulbs is simple. Before sowing, the bulbs can be soaked in a carbendazim solution. Cover the bulbs with more soil and plant them deeply. After the bulbs are planted, learn to control the watering. After watering once, do not water continuously multiple times. Let the potting soil become slightly dry before watering again, otherwise, it is easy to cause the bulbs to rot.