Lily planting management

Lily, belonging to the genus Lilium of the Liliaceae family, is a perennial bulbous herb with beautiful shape. It is known as the "Fairy in the Clouds" and is a beautiful symbol of a happy marriage. Many friends grow it. Below, the editor will introduce the planting and management of lilies. Let’s take a look.

1. Choose a flower pot

Lilies do not have too many requirements for flower pots, but they are more suitable for deeper tube pots. A pot with a tube depth of 12-15 cm is suitable for planting one lily bulb, while a pot with a tube depth of 15-18 cm can plant 3 lily bulbs. How many you want to plant depends on your needs.

2. Choose the soil

Lilies prefer to grow in loose, fertile, humus-rich, well-drained sandy soil, neutral soil or slightly acidic soil . When we mix the soil, we can mix it with culture soil, leaf mold and coarse sand. Pay attention to the soil where lilies are planted. Lilies cannot be planted continuously, otherwise the lilies will be prone to diseases.

3. Planting method

Place some broken tiles at the bottom of the flowerpot to facilitate drainage. Then add the prepared soil, and when the pot is full, dig a hole in the middle, put the lily bulb in, bury it, and water it thoroughly.

4. Moisture management

Lilies need to be watered moderately during the growing season, watered every 3-5 days. In the summer when the temperature is high, water them once a day, and in the winter when the temperature is low, water them once every 7-10 days. Ensure that it has sufficient water for growth, and do not water too much to avoid water accumulation.

5. Fertilization management

Lily cultivation requires sufficient fertilizer . Use diluted nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer once every half a month during the growing season to promote the growth and development of its roots and plants.

6. Temperature management

The temperature for lily cultivation needs to be controlled at 16-24 degrees Celsius. The temperature in summer is high and should not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Cooling measures need to be adopted to avoid affecting its root growth. The temperature in winter is low and should not be lower than 10 degrees Celsius to avoid frost damage, which will prevent it from growing normally.

7. Lighting management

Lilies need sufficient light conditions to grow. In spring and autumn, they should be placed in a position with scattered sunlight, and ensure 8 hours of light per day. In summer, avoid direct sunlight and place it in a shaded and ventilated location for cultivation. In winter, it can be exposed to light throughout the day and grown indoors.

8. Notes

Lilies need to have their pots turned frequently to ensure they receive adequate light, allowing the entire plant to be evenly exposed to light and increasing its ornamental value.

The above is an introduction to lily planting and management. Lilies need to be repotted once a year to ensure that the soil nutrients meet the needs of their root growth. The replacement soil is required to be loose, fertile, acidic soil. The soil can be loosened before repotting, and the soil around it can be gently lifted with a shovel to prevent the soil from becoming compacted.