How to deal with lilies after they wither

1. Storing bulbs

1. After the flowers wither, there will be some flower residues left on the branches. You can remove them first and do not let them remain on the branches. Then trim the branches and leave a part at the bottom. During this period, fertilizer can be applied normally and water supply should be gradually reduced. Do not water too much to prevent water accumulation.

2. When winter is approaching and the part left on the ground has withered, you can cut it off. Then dig out the bulbs and wrap them with wet sand. If you don’t want to dig them out, you can leave them in the flowerpot, spray them with water every once in a while, store them in a cool and ventilated place, and then wait to plant them next year.

2. Carry out division

1. After the main stem turns yellow, dig out the bulbs. Don't rush to deal with them. You can put the bulbs in a ventilated place to dry for 1-2 days. After the surrounding soil is dry, remove the old soil, trim the remaining roots, and break the sub-bulbs off the mother bulb.

2. Peel off the scales on the bulbs, and then plant them directly in the potting soil. It doesn't need to be too deep, just bury it about 6 cm. However, it must be done indoors to ensure good surrounding temperature.