How to grow potted lilies? Lily pot planting methods
SummarySoil: Lilies are not demanding about soil; generally any soil that does not easily become waterlogged will do. Environment: They like cool and humid conditions; a slightly shaded environment suits lily growth better, and the temperature should be between 16-24°C. Flower pot: Lily roots are relatively well developed, so it is best to choose a larger and deeper flower pot, with a layer of breathable coarse coal cinder spread at the bottom. Planting: Apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer in the flower pot, sprinkle some carbendazim appropriately to prevent root disease, put the lily bulbs into the flower pot and cover with soil, then water thoroughly and place in a cool spot.
Lilies are a kind of flower that many flower-loving friends like very much. Many people like to buy lilies from the flower market to grow at home, but as for how to grow potted lilies, probably many friends are still not very clear about it. Below we will teach everyone how to grow lilies well at home using flower pots.
Preparing materials
1. Soil: Lilies are not very demanding about soil; generally any soil that does not easily become waterlogged will do. You can use a small shovel to dig a pot of soil from a green planting area near your neighborhood. If you are worried that the soil nutrients are insufficient, you can also buy professional flower soil from the flower market.
2. Flower pot: Potted lilies are not as casual about the flower pot as they are about soil, because lily roots are relatively well developed, so it is best to buy a relatively large and relatively deep flower pot. A pot that is too small is not suitable.
3. Location: Many friends did not pay attention to the orientation of the house when buying a home, resulting in many balconies having difficulty getting sufficient sunlight. Actually, everyone does not need to worry, because lilies are plants that like cool and humid environments. Lilies like places with sufficient sunlight, but a slightly shaded environment is more suitable for lilies.
4. Note: Lilies are averse to drought and severe heat, and their cold tolerance is not very strong. The suitable temperature for lily growth and flowering is about 16-24°C. When the temperature is lower than 5°C or higher than 30°C, lilies will nearly stop growing. Only after the temperature returns above 10°C will lilies grow normally. If it exceeds 25°C, lilies will stop growing again. If it reaches winter, when the nighttime temperature is below 5°C for about a week, the flower bud differentiation and flower bud development of lilies will be very seriously affected, and there may be phenomena such as delayed flowering or even blind flowers or split flowers.
Lily pot planting methods
1. First go to the flower market to buy lily bulbs, and decide the number of lily bulbs to buy according to the size and number of your flower pots.
2. Generally plant 2 lily bulbs in one flower pot. Distribute them according to the types of lily bulbs bought at the flower market. It is recommended to plant different varieties of lily bulbs in the same pot, so that after they bloom later, they will be even more beautiful.
3. Clean the flower pot thoroughly, spread a layer of breathable coarse coal cinder at the very bottom, and cover it with a layer of soil.
4. Then sprinkle some phosphorus fertilizer or bone meal appropriately on the soil, or you can replace it with chicken manure (just note that the smell may be a bit strong), to ensure the nutrients needed for lilies to bloom later.
5. Cover with soil again. After covering with soil, sprinkle some carbendazim appropriately. This is to prevent some lily bulbs from carrying mold. If not prevented in advance, later there may be disease in the lily roots, so it is recommended to soak the root bulbs with carbendazim before planting.
6. Finally put the lily root bulbs into the pot. If the roots on the lily bulbs appear withered or dead, you can first cut them off with scissors, then cover with soil, covering until it is level with the upper bud of the root bulb. What needs attention here is that the soil surface should leave some distance from the rim of the flower pot, so that soil can be added later. Finally water thoroughly and place in an open, cool spot.
Common questions about potted lilies
Q: How many lily plants should be planted in one pot?
A: There is no fixed saying for how many plants to plant in one pot; it needs to be decided according to the size of everyone's pot. Generally, for 2 pots with a diameter of about 25-35cm, planting 1-3 plants is fine.
Q: Can lilies bloom again?
A: For lilies, reblooming mainly depends on how they were planted in the first year. If they were planted well in the first year, generally they can bloom again in the second year.
Q: Is the lily fragrance strong?
A: The strength of the lily fragrance also varies according to different varieties. When buying lily bulbs, we can ask the flower shop owner which variety has a stronger fragrance, and then choose according to our own preferences.
Summary: Compared with other flowers, lilies are very easy to keep alive. Generally, as long as the lily bulbs are bought well, according to the methods above, the survival rate can basically reach more than 95%. Different lily varieties have certain differences in growth cycles, but most are about 3-5 months.