How long can potted lilies live?

1. How long do you live?

It is a perennial herb. As long as it is given a suitable environment and proper maintenance methods, it can live for a long time, up to twenty to thirty years. During the growth period, bulbs will grow in the underground part, which can be picked after autumn, kept warm, and then planted and maintained in spring, and the cycle will be repeated.

2. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: During the maintenance period, the soil should contain organic matter, be loose and fertile. The leaf mold and garden soil can be mixed in a certain proportion. When overwintering, the bulbs must be refrigerated first and then placed in sandy soil. The bulbs planted in this way will become bigger and bigger and grow better and better.

2. Watering: It has certain requirements for water, neither too little nor too much. The amount of watering should vary with the season. In summer, water should be added every two days. Water the plants about once every three days in spring and autumn, and once a week in winter when the temperature is low.

3. Fertilization: If you want the plant to grow well and produce bigger and more colorful flowers, you cannot do without fertilizer. Usually, base fertilizer should be added when the plants are buried in the soil, and fertilizer should also be applied before germination and flowering in spring. Diluted liquid fertilizer can be used, and the concentration should be low to avoid root burn.

4. Light: It is actually not sensitive to light and can be placed indoors or outdoors. It is best to place it outdoors in the daytime to receive light and move it indoors when the temperature is low.