Lily planting and management methods

1. Spring

When the temperature rises in spring and the lilies begin to sprout, the soil must be kept moist and receive sufficient light, and no fertilizer is needed at this time. The amount of potting soil should be increased appropriately as the stems and leaves grow, until the soil is about 1 cm away from the edge of the pot. Top dressing can be done at this time.

2. Summer

The growth of lilies enters its peak season in early summer, which is also the time when they are about to bloom. The application of water and fertilizer is particularly important during the flowering period. In some areas with heavy rainfall in early summer, the amount of watering should be adjusted according to the dryness and wetness of the potting soil.

After flowering, the lilies can be moved into a shady place for viewing, which will help extend the flowering period. After the flowers fade, in order to promote the growth of new bulbs, the remaining flowers should be cut off to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients and inhibiting the normal growth and development of the bulbs.

Lilies will gradually enter a dormant state during the high temperatures of summer. Remove dead stems and leaves on the surface promptly. If conditions permit, the lilies should be dug out, moved into peat soil with appropriate humidity, and stored at low temperatures. If there are no conditions, just let it hibernate in a flowerpot.

Autumn

When the temperature drops in late autumn, you can dig out the lily bulbs and plant them in "grades" according to their sizes.

When growing potted plants, the pots and soil should be replaced every year. The soil should preferably be loose, humus-rich and have good drainage properties.

When planting, the first step is to leave a 1-2 cm layer of soil at the bottom of the pot. The second step is to place the roots of the lily bulb roughly in the center of the pot. The roots are not planted vertically downward with the top of the bulb vertically upward. Instead, the root bulb is planted at a certain inclination angle outward.

It is best to place the bulb about 10-12 cm away from the edge of the pot. Add a small amount of soil at first, and then add more as the leaves continue to grow.

4. Winter

If lilies are planted in autumn, they will only grow roots but no leaves in the winter, so they only need moist soil to grow.

Lilies have poor cold resistance. In the south, they can be grown on a sunny balcony in winter; in the north, due to the low temperature, they must be grown indoors at a temperature above 5°C.

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