How to grow Oriental lilies? Detailed guide to propagation methods and care tips
If you are a friend of the same age as the editor, I believe you heard a song many years ago called "Perfume Lily." Actually, the Oriental lily is not just a song, but also an outstanding member of the lily family, and the singer must have seen bouquets of this variety too. Although the Oriental lily is not native to our country, with improvements in artificial cultivation techniques, it is now grown by many people in China as well. So, are you clear on how to grow Oriental lilies? Let's take a look together!
How to grow Oriental lilies?
1. Growth habits of Oriental lilies
To grow Oriental lilies, we first need to understand their daily growth habits, which will better help everyone with future cultivation. Oriental lilies prefer to live in warm environments and can also adapt well to cold, but they are rather averse to high-temperature environments. In high temperatures, Oriental lilies will suffer from problems such as water deficiency or yellowing of branches and leaves due to the temperature. For daily planting, it is recommended to maintain normal room temperature and choose soil with good drainage.
2. Propagation methods and timing for Oriental lilies
Oriental lilies are mainly propagated by bulb division, scale cuttings, seed sowing, and tissue culture. Generally, the most commonly used methods are bulb division and seed sowing; seed sowing is more suitable for farmers to plant and not very suitable for home potted plants. The planting time for Oriental lilies is concentrated in autumn each year. The temperature from August to September is most suitable; for potted plants, you can choose the slightly later period from September to October.
3. Daily management of Oriental lilies
Besides choosing loose and fertile soil, you also need to pay attention to the soil's stickiness; soil that is too sticky is unsuitable for future cultivation. The most suitable growing temperature for Oriental lilies is 15-25 degrees; above 30 degrees or below 10, growth will be poor or stop, so everyone should pay attention to the temperature difference between summer and winter. According to the editor's observations, regarding light, the needs of Oriental lilies are different at each growth stage: during the bud stage, shading is needed; during high summer temperatures, shade is needed; and in the early stage of flower development, light should be increased.
4. Watering and fertilizing Oriental lilies
Watering Oriental lilies is not a big issue; just keep the potting soil moist. Do not water too much, as this will cause waterlogging problems that affect the roots. For fertilizing, generally choose nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer; both are relatively common and easy to buy. During the peak growing season, fertilize once every ten days to half a month, and control the amount well.
That is all Tuliu Network has to introduce today regarding the question of how Oriental lilies are. There are quite a lot of people growing Oriental lilies now, and everyone can observe more at the flower market before making a decision. If you want to grow them, it is recommended that after the Oriental lilies finish blooming, pay attention to pruning. The purpose of this is to let them send nutrients directly to the roots and flowers that truly need them, and it can also help maintain a good flower shape. If you find that Oriental lilies are growing more and more crooked, there is no need to be too nervous; during the growing period, simply turning the flower pot more often can improve this situation.