Is it easy to care for a lily plant in a pot?
This article discusses the topic of whether it is easy to care for a lily plant in a pot and provides some tips on lily plant cultivation. Here is a detailed introduction.
People who love growing flowers always hope to have the most beautiful and eye-catching flowers on their balconies. However, some flowers are beautiful but not easy to care for. For beginners, it's better to choose hardy plants, such as Chinese roses, geraniums, jade trees, and kaffir lilies. There is also a type of flower that is very easy to manage when grown on a balcony. After planting it once, it can bloom every year. The flowers are very beautiful and some have a strong fragrance. This flower is the lily.
Lilies not only come in many types but also have a variety of colors, including yellow, pink, white, red, and mixed colors. There are more and more types of lilies now, and they are also becoming more beautiful. Some are fragrant, some are double-petaled, and they can be planted in the garden, growing into a large area and reaching half a person's height when blooming. The flowers are large with big petals and vibrant colors, which can be admired from afar. They can also be planted in pots. They will bloom this year and sprout and bloom again next year, which is very worry-free. So, how should lilies be planted in pots?
I. The timing for planting lilies in pots is either in spring, from March to May, or it can be slightly later in June since the temperature gradually rises and it's not suitable for planting lily bulbs. However, some flower enthusiasts in areas with lower temperatures have successfully planted bulbs in June, and they still bloomed smoothly. Alternatively, you can choose to plant in autumn with plump bulbs that are not damaged or rotting and are larger in size, which are more likely to bloom with brighter and more beautiful colors.
Is it easy to care for a lily plant in a pot?
II. Prepare a suitable pot and potting soil. The pot for growing lilies can be made of plastic or pottery, with a diameter of about 15 centimeters and a certain depth since 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 granular materials. It's best to use acidic soil and not alkaline soil, as soil that is too compact and sticky is also not good.
III. 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 bury them deeply. After planting the bulbs, it is important to 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 for the bulbs to rot.