Lily of the valley cultivation methods and precautions

The lily of the valley flower is small and exquisite. From May to June every year, it hangs like small bells, emitting a charming fragrance, making it very suitable for potted viewing. Bouquets of lily of the valley are extremely elegant. Domestic lily of the valley is more adapted to the local environment. Compared with imported lily of the valley, the flowers are smaller and the stems are taller. Imported lily of the valley has larger flowers, shorter stems, and more compact flowers. Let’s learn about the cultivation methods and precautions of lily of the valley.

1. Use shallow pots

Lily of the valley is a shallow-rooted plant and is suitable for planting in shallow pots to reduce water accumulation. If you use ordinary flower pots, it is recommended to lay a thicker drainage layer at the bottom to enhance water permeability and reduce the depth of the potting soil to speed up the dry-wet cycle.

2. Soil selection

Lily of the valley prefers loose, breathable and fertile soil. When planting in the ground, fertile land should be chosen. When planting in pots, sandy soil or soil mixed with leaf mold, peat soil, and perlite in a 1:1:1 ratio should be used. When planting, trim the roots that are too long, spread the lily of the valley roots flat on the soil surface with the buds facing up, and cover them with soil. Lily of the valley is suitable for dense planting. After planting, water it thoroughly and place it under bright scattered light to wait for germination.

3. Reasonable fertilization and watering

Before the lily of the valley buds emerge from the soil, control watering and keep the soil slightly moist. After the new buds emerge, resume normal management. Lily of the valley likes cool and humid weather, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. Watering should follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet". Water thoroughly each time and avoid watering halfway to prevent root rot. Apply thin fertilizer water every 10 days or so during the growing season, and avoid concentrated fertilizer.

4. Light and temperature

Lily of the valley prefers shade and should not be exposed to direct strong light. It can be exposed to full sunlight from late autumn to early spring, and should be placed on the windowsill in diffuse light in other seasons. The rhizome of lily of the valley is cold-resistant and can overwinter outdoors in winter. To promote flowering, do not keep the temperature too high in winter. Maintain the ambient temperature below 10 degrees for 1 month to complete vernalization, and it will bloom soon after germination in spring.

5. Repotting

Lily of the valley has strong propagation ability by creeping roots, and potted plants are generally repotted once every two years. The best time to repot is after October, when the lily of the valley enters a dormant period and repotting has little impact. If there are many seedlings, they can be planted in separate pots at the same time.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods of lily of the valley. If you master the correct maintenance methods, lily of the valley can bloom normally and grow healthily.