Why do we remove the stamens of lilies?

Why do we remove the stamens of lilies?

The stamens of lilies need to be picked off. This usually happens on cut lilies when arranging flowers in order to keep the flowers as beautiful as possible. However, the pollen on the stamens can easily rub onto the petals, and sometimes even onto people's bodies. It is not easy to clean, so the lilies need to be picked off.

Another reason is that if pollen accidentally gets on the stigma, the flower may think that it has been pollinated, and the flower may wither and turn to produce seeds, which will affect the ornamental value of the lily. Therefore, removing the stamens is also to prolong the flowering period.

How to remove the stamens of lilies

In fact, it is very simple to remove the stamens of lilies.

Use a clean paper towel or toilet paper to wrap the stamen, then gently pull it and the stamen can be picked off. It is very simple.

However, two points need to be noted. First, when removing the stamens, pay attention to the pollen on the stamens and do not let the pollen stick to the petals or to your body, so as not to affect the appearance of the flowers and cause yourself some unnecessary trouble. Second, be careful when removing the stamens. Don't use too much force so as not to hurt the petals or other parts of the lily.

It is actually very simple to pick flower buds. Generally, you can master the technique by picking a few. Give it a try.