How to plant fragrant lilies? Planting time and method

Lily planting time

When planting fragrant lilies, you should choose spring or autumn. In spring, it can be done in April, and in autumn, it can be done in September-October. When planting, you should prepare breathable and well-drained slightly acidic soil. When planting, you should water it appropriately. It will usually germinate one month after planting.

Lily Planting Method

Lily of the valley can be planted by sowing, cutting and dividing.

1. Sowing: When sowing fragrant lilies, use full seeds, soak them in a solution of carbendazim, take them out and dry them, plant them in nutrient soil, cover them with fine soil, and water them with appropriate amount of water. They will germinate after one month.

2. Cutting: The cutting time for fragrant lilies is after the flowering period. Cut the mature bulbs into small pieces, place them in a ventilated environment to dry, and then insert them into the sand bed. Place them in a cool and ventilated place, and small bulbs will be formed after 45 days of maintenance.

How to plant the newly bought fragrant lily

After buying the fragrant lily, it is best to use a slightly acidic soil with good permeability and sufficient nutrients, and place it in a warm and well-ventilated place for acclimatization. Make sure there is sufficient scattered light, but no direct sunlight. Before resuming normal growth, suspend fertilizing according to the principle of watering when the soil is dry and wet.

How to grow fragrant lilies quickly

1. Temperature: In order for the fragrant lily to grow faster and better, the temperature must be kept between 4-13 degrees, otherwise it will affect its growth and cause it to grow too slowly.

2. Water : Lilies like a dry environment, so pay attention to water control. Waterlogging will seriously affect their normal growth and cause root rot. You can wait until the soil in the pot becomes dry before watering. When it is growing vigorously, you can water it more appropriately.

3. Light : Lily likes the sun. You can shade it appropriately when budding, but be careful not to be exposed to strong light. It can be exposed to sunlight at other times.

4. Soil: The soil for growing fragrant lilies can be a mixture of humus, river sand and garden soil. Be careful not to use soil with high viscosity.

5. Ventilation: Be sure to place the fragrant lily in an environment with good air circulation, which will be more conducive to its growth and development.

Matters Needing Attention in Potted Lily Cultivation

Whenever the bulbs of the fragrant lily are full during the flowering period, they will absorb a large amount of nutrients from the soil. At this time, you should cut off its roots and remove all useless branches. This can reduce a large amount of nutrient consumption and make it grow faster in the potting soil.