How to grow gray lily so that it blooms

Flowering time of gray lily

The gray lily usually blooms from April to August every year. It opens in the morning and withers in the afternoon. It consumes a lot of nutrients during the flowering period. At this time, it needs to be watered in time. You can't wait until the soil is dry. In addition, you need to water the leaves when the temperature is relatively high.

How to grow and flower gray lily

1. Soil : When caring for gray lily, you need to use loose, fertile, and breathable sandy loam, so that it will have sufficient nutrients for growth, and the flowerpot used should be larger, so that there is no need to change the pot after the flowering period.

2. Light : Adequate light can promote the growth of gray lily, so it needs full sunlight in spring and autumn. In summer when the light is strong, it needs appropriate shade and a good ventilation environment, which is more conducive to flowering.

3. Fertilizer : Sufficient nutrients can prolong the flowering period of the gray lily, so during the growing period, it is necessary to apply a thin layer of decomposed cake fertilizer once a month. Top dressing is also required before flowering. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied to promote its flowering.

4. Pruning : Gray lily needs to be pruned properly at ordinary times. Some dead branches and rotten leaves need to be cut off to reduce nutrient consumption. After flowering, some dead flowers and excess branches need to be cut off.