How to grow Oriental lilies? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and precautions

Oriental lily is also known as “Easter lily” and “Casa Blanca”. Its potted form is very popular and is a great choice for indoor display. Below is an introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions for Oriental lilies.

1. Cultivation methods for Oriental lilies

1. Potting soil

Oriental lily is suited to growing in loose, fertile, slightly acidic potting soil, and is not suited to soil that easily becomes waterlogged. So when growing it, you can mix one part sand, one part leaf mold and one part garden soil evenly as its potting soil.

2. Watering

Water it in moderation, and never water it too much. Because its bulb is relatively fragile, it easily turns black and rots in potting soil with too much moisture. So when watering it, first observe the soil surface, and water again when you see it has dried; if it has not dried yet, do not water for the time being.

3. Fertilizing

During its growing period, you need to apply flower fertilizer once every 10-15 days or so to provide it with nutrients for absorption. It is best to choose flower fertilizer containing relatively more nitrogen and potassium, as this can promote its growth.

4. Light

During its growing period, you should place it in a sunny spot as much as possible to provide appropriate light. However, during its bud stage, you need to shade it appropriately, as this allows it to grow buds better.

2. Hydroponic methods for Oriental lilies

1. Change the water frequently

First, if you want to grow Oriental lilies hydroponically, you must change the water frequently. Usually, at temperatures above 20 degrees, it is best to change the water once every 2 to 3 days; if the temperature is in the range of 15 to 20 degrees, once every 3 days to 1 week is fine; if the temperature is lower still, it is best to change it once a week.

2. Plenty of sunlight

Hydroponically grown Oriental lilies very much need plenty of sunlight. When growing them, pay attention to keeping the temperature between 15°C and 25°C. If the temperature is too low, it will prevent the Oriental lily from growing normally. Also, if the daily light duration increases, it will make the lily bloom earlier; but if there is insufficient light, it will cause the flowering time to be delayed.

3. Add nutrient solution

The medium for growing Oriental lilies now is water, which lacks certain nutrient elements, so we need to add some suitable nutrient solution to it to help the plant grow. Of course, different plants also need different nutrients, so we need to prepare a nutrient solution suitable for the plant's growth to meet their needs.

4. Prune in time

Oriental lilies are used for floral arrangements, decoration and so on, and generally need to be pruned regularly; usually pruning once every two to three days is enough. Regular pruning can not only make the lily more beautiful, but also help the plant absorb water better, and can also extend the lily's flowering period.

5. Growth requirements

Note that during hydroponic growing, the environmental climate is best warm, humid, cool and cold; the temperature must not be too high, and in summer it is best to place it indoors for growing.

3. Precautions

1. After the Oriental lily's flowers fade, you need to cut its roots short. This can reduce the plant's consumption of nutrients.

2. The Oriental lily has a fresh fragrance and a beautiful, elegant form. Placed indoors, it can very well delight body and mind, cultivate character, and at the same time give people a beautiful visual enjoyment. Even in everyday life, it can provide fresh air and a healthy environment. However, this is limited to daytime when no one is resting; placing it in the bedroom is better under those circumstances. When it gets dark and people need to sleep and rest, it is not suitable to keep it in the bedroom, because Oriental lilies have many flowers and a very strong floral fragrance, which will keep people who want to relax and rest from falling asleep, and allergic people may even feel nauseated, or even feel like vomiting. So if you put Oriental lilies in the bedroom, be sure to put them in the bedroom during the day and take them out at night.