How to prune lilies?

Lily pruning time

Lilies can be pruned twice a year. They rarely have branching and generally do not require pruning during the growing season. However, if dense branches appear, they need to be thinned out. In addition, pruning is also needed after the flowering period. This can not only enhance the ornamental value of lilies, but also make the plants grow more vigorously and increase their lifespan.

How to prune lilies

1. Pruning during the growing season

Lilies need to be pruned properly during the growing season. When the plant grows too high, it can be topped in time to remove the overly long parts of the branches. This can inhibit growth dominance, control growth height, promote branch germination, and make the plant fuller.

The branches on lily plants that are too long can be shortened by about 10-20 cm. During the growth stage, diseased branches, dead branches, thin branches, and yellow branches should be promptly cut off. It is also necessary to thin out the dense branches and leaves to increase light transmittance and ventilation, which can be beneficial to later growth and development.

2. Pruning after flowering

Lilies also need to be pruned after flowering. After the flowers fade, the withered flowers should be removed in time, and the flowering branches should be pruned and shortened appropriately. If there are other open flowers on the flowering branches, you can wait until the flowering is over before pruning. In addition to cutting off the withered flowers, you also need to remove dead branches and rotten leaves to facilitate the next flowering.

3. Maintenance after cutting

After pruning the lilies, the cut needs to be protected to avoid water and rot, and to prevent bacteria from invading the wound. It can be placed in a well-lit location, not in a dark and light-deficient location. The surrounding temperature should be kept appropriate, at around 15-25℃.