Cultivation methods and precautions of musk lily

How to grow musk lily

Pot soil

Choose a flower pot with good air permeability and put a substrate in it. It should be rich in humus and have good drainage. You can mix leaf mold, garden soil and fine sand. The soil should be slightly acidic. As the musk lily grows, it is best to change the potting soil every year.

Light and temperature

Musk lily is a long-day plant, and the length of daylight hours has an important influence on the growth and flowering of musk lily. Musk lily requires sufficient light, preferably diffuse light, to avoid direct sunlight. In summer, the sunlight is strong and needs to be shaded. In winter, the daylight hours are short and lights can be used to supplement the light. Musk lily likes warmth and can grow normally at temperatures between 10℃ and 25℃, but temperatures below 5℃ or above 25℃ will affect the growth and flowering of the plant. It is necessary to do a good job of temperature control to maintain the appropriate temperature for flowering.

Water and fertilizer management

Good water and fertilizer management is also the key to the good growth of musk lily. Watering should be appropriate, and it is best to keep the soil in the pot slightly moist. The air humidity should be maintained at a high level at ordinary times. You can spray water on the plant frequently, but do not allow water to accumulate in the pot. Fertilization work must also be done properly. Before flowering, in order to ensure sufficient nutrients, you can apply thin liquid fertilizer once every half a month, and some phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer can be applied during flowering.

Precautions for the cultivation of musk lily

Flowering precautions

Musk lilies are mainly grown for viewing their flowers, and flowering is very important. During its growing season, the flowerpot should be turned frequently to avoid plant deformity; provide sufficient light, as too much shade will reduce flowering; maintain adequate water; remove the remaining flowers of the musk lily in time after flowering; and pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests.

Pests and diseases

During the growth period, musk lilies may suffer from blind flower or flower cracking diseases, and may also be attacked by soft rot and leaf spot diseases. In addition, musk lilies are attacked by pests such as spiny-footed root mites and white grubs.

Reproduction method

Musk lily is a bulbous flower, and bulb division is its main way of propagation. In addition, musk lily can also be propagated by scale cuttings or sowing.