How to deal with lily of the valley after it withers

Treatment after lily of the valley fades

1. Management after flowering: After the lily of the valley withers, cut off the pedicels in time, then apply fertilizer 1-2 times, and cover it with rotten leaves in late autumn to protect its dormant buds over the winter.

2. Post-harvest management: When the above-ground part of the lily of the valley plant turns yellow in summer, carefully dig the rhizomes out of the soil, then air-dry them for 2 to 3 days and store them in a humid and cool environment. During storage, they should be checked every 20 days or so, and if the bulbs are rotten, they should be handled in time.

Fertilize after flowers fade

Lily of the valley needs sufficient nutrient replenishment after flowering. Since the plant consumes too much nutrients during the flowering period, fertilizer and water management should be strengthened in this case, and special flower fertilizer solution should be added in time. It can be bought in the flower shop in the market, and then water is poured to make it fully mixed.

Leave seeds after flowers fade

After the flowers of lily of the valley fade in autumn, they will grow red ripe fruits. The seeds should be taken out from the ripe fruits of lily of the valley and then sown directly in the open soil. They will generally germinate in the spring of the second year. After sowing the seeds of lily of the valley, be sure to keep the soil moist and provide appropriate shade from the sun.

Repot after flowering

It is best to repot the lily of the valley in time after each flowering, because this is the time when the plant begins to enter the secondary germination and growth. Repotting is a key step in what to do after the lily of the valley blooms. When repotting, prepare sandy soil rich in humus and with good drainage. Add an appropriate amount of bark and rotten leaves to the bottom of the pot before potting.

Pruning lily of the valley after it finishes blooming

It is essential to prune the lily of the valley after it blooms, because the remaining flowers after it withers can easily cause a waste of resources. Therefore, after it withers, the dead flowers and branches should be cut off in time. At the same time, you should also pay attention to whether there are any abnormal flowers and leaves on the flowers, such as those with insects or diseases. If there are any, they should be cleaned up in time.

Lily of the valley post-flowering period care

1. Temperature: When the lily of the valley blooms, it is necessary to provide it with relatively good temperature conditions to make its flowers bloom more beautifully. After the flowers fade, it is also necessary to provide it with a growth temperature of 17-20℃ so that it can recover faster.

2. Flower fertilizer: After pruning the lily of the valley, you can use a thin flower fertilizer to supplement it. Do not water it too much at one time. You can also add fertilizer in moderation later.

3. Water: Lily of the valley likes moisture, so after it blooms, you must meet its water requirements and spray some water around it when necessary.