How to prune lilies after they bloom

Pruning lilies after flowering

After the flowers of the fragrant lily fade, the plant will gradually turn yellow and wither. At this time, you can cut off the withered branches.

1. Determine the length of the cut flower branch according to the specific situation, and control the distance between the cut and the next stem node. It should not be too long.

2. It is generally best to trim at a certain angle, which is better than cutting flatly.

3. Lilies should be cut at the roots after they have finished blooming to prevent the bulbs from becoming hollow.

Lily pruning and flowering

1. After the fragrant lily blooms, the branches will have green leaves, so don't rush to prune them. If you prune them too early after flowering, it will be detrimental to the maintenance of the bulbs after flowering.

2. Reduce watering. Although the lilies will wither, if you want them to bloom more next year, you have to take good care of the lily bulbs.

3. In early spring, take out the soil in the pot together with the lily plant, replace it with new sterilized soil and replant it.

Maintenance method of perfume lily after flowering

1. Lily of the valley has a greater demand for nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. When growing vigorously, fertilizer should be applied once every ten days or half a month.

2. Avoid waterlogging during breeding. Never allow the plant to be too wet or waterlogged, otherwise it will easily cause the roots to rot and die.

3. Pay attention to maintaining good soil drainage properties. Slightly acidic soil is best. Avoid using alkaline or heavily sticky soil.