What are the growing environment requirements for daylily? Latest detailed explanation

Daylily is also called "forget-sorrow grass." The reason it is called forget-sorrow grass is that ancient books say daylily tastes good and eating it helps you forget your worries. Daylily is a perennial plant in the Liliaceae family, mainly cultivated for its above-ground flowers, which are similar to those of the lily. The flowers are generally yellow, so it is called daylily. So in what environment should such a good daylily be planted, and what are the requirements for its growing environment? Please continue reading below.

1. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for growth is 20 to 25 degrees, and the most suitable temperature for leaves can drop to 15 to 20 degrees. The temperature during the flowering period should be between 25 and 30 degrees. Then it can sprout at low temperatures above 5 degrees, but it is best above 10 degrees, when sprouting and growth are fastest. The underground part is relatively tolerant of low temperatures and can survive at minus 10 degrees. It goes dormant as perennial roots in winter and sprouts again in spring. Therefore, it grows best in temperate and subtropical regions.

2. Soil

It does not have very strict requirements for soil and commonly grows on hillsides or along riverbanks. It is generally relatively drought-tolerant, and it can also grow well in dry soil. Some wild mountain plants without management can also grow, and sometimes it can grow where there is some soil in rock crevices. It can also be planted where the soil is not very nutrient-rich; it has even been seen growing in dry yellow soil. Daylily can adapt to saline-alkali land and can also inhibit salt in the soil.

3. Water

The soil is best kept at moderate dryness and moisture, with soil humidity at around 50%. It is drought-tolerant, but do not let it get too dry; it is best to maintain a certain degree of moisture, and it grows better with water. However, do not let water accumulate, as waterlogging affects root growth and easily causes root rot, suffocation, and rhizome decay. Because the rhizome has strong water retention, it is drought-tolerant.

4. Light

Its adaptability to light is broad, and it relatively prefers sunlight. With good light, photosynthesis is better, and the organic matter and nutrients it produces are richer. Then, under humid conditions and good light, the yield is relatively good. However, its adaptability to light is extremely strong, and it can also grow in somewhat shaded environments. It can be intercropped with other crops, or it can also grow under some tree shade.

5. Climate

It is best to plant it in subtropical and temperate zones, and preferably in spring and autumn there. The lowest winter temperature there does not exceed minus 10 degrees, so it can overwinter and will not freeze to death. In spring, the temperature rises quickly, so it sprouts relatively quickly and grows rapidly. In summer, it can also be shaded and cooled to grow.

Daylily is mainly suitable for planting in the southwestern region and the central region. It can also be planted in the northern region, and it can also be planted along the coast. Its adaptability is relatively strong. The growing environment can be adjusted artificially, including temperature, which can also be adjusted through some measures.