How to Propagate Lilium candidum? A Detailed Guide to Common Propagation Methods
Easter lily (Lilium candidum) is not the same variety as the lilies we commonly refer to (detailed introduction); the Easter lily has pure white flowers and a rich fragrance, giving it very high economic value. The Easter lily can not only be used for potted ornamental display, but is also an excellent cut flower material. The Easter lily has a spherical or nearly spherical bulb, so artificial propagation can use the methods of bulb division, scale propagation, and sowing.
Easter Lily
I. Bulb Division
During the growth process of the bulb (mother bulb), new bulbs gradually form on the stem axis. Generally, after one year of cultivation, each bulb can produce 1-3 or more small bulbs. The small bulbs can be harvested in autumn and stored in sand until planting the following spring, or they can be planted in deep soil in the same autumn.
II. Scales
Dry the mature and robust bulbs in the shade, peel off the scales from the base of the stem, and carry out cuttings in April. The insertion depth should be such that the tip is slightly exposed. Generally, after 2-4 months of spring cutting, most scales will have rooted and developed leaves, and small bulbs will grow from the base of the scales, at which point they can be transplanted. From scale propagation to flowering generally requires 3-4 years of cultivation.
III. Sowing
After the capsule matures, take out the seeds and sow them immediately. Seedlings can flower after 2-3 years.
Easter Lily Cultivation Methods - How to Propagate Easter Lily
In Europe and America, the Easter lily is mainly used as a cut flower and as a potted flower for Easter, having become almost an indispensable flower for Easter, and is therefore widely cultivated in various European and American countries with a very high level of cultivation. Its plant form is upright, the flower color is pure white, and the shape is elegant, giving people a sense of whiteness and purity, and also carrying the auspicious meaning of a harmonious union lasting a hundred years, making it a cut flower with great development prospects.
The Easter lily, elegant and refined, with a delicate fragrance, is an important cut flower and can be used to arrange flower beds, flower borders, garden features, or for potted ornamental display.
The Easter lily prefers warmth and is not cold-tolerant. It requires strong light conditions; if the light is weak, flowering will be reduced. It prefers slightly acidic, humus-rich, well-drained clay soil, and grows poorly in dry calcareous soil. The Easter lily is an autumn-planted bulb; after autumn planting, it first develops roots, then sprouts new shoots but does not emerge from the soil. In the early spring of the following year, it breaks through the soil and emerges, and after emergence begins flower bud differentiation, at which time about one month of low
Morphological Characteristics of the Easter Lily
Stem
The bulb of the Easter lily is spherical or nearly spherical, 2.5-5 cm tall; the scales are white. The stem is 45-90 cm tall, green, with a pale red base.
Leaves
The leaves of the Easter lily are scattered, lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, 8-15 cm long and 1-1.8 cm wide, with acuminate tips, entire margins, and hairless on both surfaces.
Flowers
The flowers of the Easter lily are solitary or in groups of 2-3; the pedicel is 3 cm long; the bracts are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, about 8 cm long and 1-1.4 cm wide; the flower is trumpet-shaped, white, with a slightly green tint outside the tube, up to 19 cm long; the outer tepals are 2.5-4 cm wide at the upper end; the inner tepals are slightly wider than the outer ones, with no papillae on either side of the nectary. The filaments are 15 cm long, hairless; the ovary is cylindrical, 4 cm long, and the stigma is 3-lobed.
Fruit
The capsule of the Easter lily is oblong, 5-7 cm long.
The flowering period of the Easter lily is June-July, and the fruiting period is August-September.
Ecological Habits of the Easter Lily
The Easter lily prefers warmth and is not cold-tolerant. It requires strong light conditions; if the light is weak, flowering will be reduced. It prefers slightly acidic, humus-rich, well-drained clay soil, and grows poorly in dry calcareous soil. The Easter lily is an autumn-planted bulb; after autumn planting, it first develops roots, then sprouts new shoots but does not emerge from the soil. In the early spring of the following year, it breaks through the soil and emerges, and after emergence begins flower bud differentiation, at which time about one month of low
In winter and spring, the light inside a double-layer plastic greenhouse is sufficient to allow the plants to grow normally and robustly. If the light is too weak, the plants grow weakly, thereby affecting flower bud differentiation. The length of daylight has a great influence on plant growth and flowering. The Easter lily is a long-day plant, but it can also flower under short-day conditions. Under long days, it flowers rapidly; for example, an 18-hour long day causes flowering 38 days earlier than an 8-hour short day. However, under long days, the plant produces fewer leaves. During winter cultivation, in order to promote flowering, treating with low-intensity light for 4 hours at night (from 20:00 to 0:00) is much more effective than extending light by 6-8 hours in the evening. Treating bulbs with long days has the same effect as low-temperature treatment, but both easily cause differentiation deterioration under temperature conditions above 20°C. During the growing period, the soil must be kept moist. If water is insufficient during the peak period of flower development, it easily leads to shortened internodes and affects cut flower yield. The regulation of the flowering period of the Easter lily mainly uses heated cultivation in glass greenhouses, or heated or unheated cultivation in plastic greenhouses in warm regions.
The Easter lily requires humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and grows poorly in calcareous and slightly alkaline soil. It prefers a cool and moist summer climate. At 5°C, plant growth is in a stagnant state; above 10°C, the plant can grow normally; when it exceeds 25°C, growth stagnates again, and flower bud differentiation of the plant is severely affected, leading to blind flowers. 15°C-20°C is most suitable for flower bud differentiation and flowering. For bulbs that have already undergone low-temperature vernalization treatment, the higher the temperature, the earlier the flower bud differentiation, but the number of leaves and flowers is smaller and the stem is shorter; while cultivation at low temperatures can cause disadvantages such as shortened internodes and delayed flowering. Therefore, 10°C-20°C is the suitable cultivation temperature. The Easter lily has a certain tolerance to shade, and is best cultivated in a sparse woodland environment.
Cultivation Methods for the Easter Lily
Soil
Well-drained, water-retentive clay soil is best; light clay and loess are also acceptable. Use nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as base fertilizer. The amount of fertilizer applied is determined according to the variety and soil, generally 0.4 kg-0.8 kg per 100 sq m. The soil pH is about 6.5.
Planting
It is best to plant when the bulb sprouts have grown to 3 cm-6 cm; when they reach more than 7 cm, the above-ground stems are thin and the roots are exposed, making the plant prone to lodging. After planting, shade the plants and water thoroughly; after 4-5 days the sprouts emerge, continue shading but maintain good ventilation.
Sunlight
Except from November to February of the following year, shade 25%-30% of sunlight during the rest of the time. However, during short-day periods, supplement with artificial lighting.
Watering
If too dry, the stems grow weakly; if there is too much water, combined with poor ventilation and insufficient sunlight, the stems and leaves become weak and slender. Watering should be done on sunny mornings, and the pathways should also be sprinkled with water to increase indoor humidity.
Propagation Methods of the Easter Lily
Bulb Division Propagation
During the growth process of the bulb (mother bulb), new bulbs gradually form on the stem axis. Generally, after one year of cultivation, each bulb can produce 1-3 or more small bulbs. The small bulbs can be harvested in autumn and stored in sand until planting the following spring, or they can be planted in deep soil in the same autumn.
Scale Propagation
Dry the mature and robust bulbs in the shade, peel off the scales from the base of the stem, and carry out cuttings in April. The insertion depth should be such that the tip is slightly exposed. Generally, after 2-4 months of spring cutting, most scales will have rooted and developed leaves, and small bulbs will grow from the base of the scales, at which point they can be transplanted. From scale propagation to flowering generally requires 3-4 years of cultivation.
Seed Propagation
After the capsule matures, take out the seeds and sow them immediately. Seedlings can flower after 2-3 years.
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How to Propagate Easter Lily - Introduction to Propagation Methods and Cultivation Methods
The Easter lily, elegant and refined, with a delicate fragrance, is an important cut flower and can be used to arrange flower beds, flower borders, garden features, or for potted ornamental display. So do you know how to propagate the Easter lily? Below, the editor brings you an introduction to the propagation methods and cultivation methods of the Easter lily. Let's take a look.
Introduction to the Easter Lily
In Europe and America, the Easter lily is mainly used as a cut flower and as a potted flower for Easter, having become almost an indispensable flower for Easter, and is therefore widely cultivated in various European and American countries with a very high level of cultivation. Its plant form is upright, the flower color is pure white, and the shape is elegant, giving people a sense of whiteness and purity, and also carrying the auspicious meaning of a harmonious union lasting a hundred years, making it a cut flower with great development prospects.
The Easter lily, elegant and refined, with a delicate fragrance, is an important cut flower and can be used to arrange flower beds, flower borders, garden features, or for potted ornamental display.
The Easter lily prefers warmth and is not cold-tolerant. It requires strong light conditions; if the light is weak, flowering will be reduced. It prefers slightly acidic, humus-rich, well-drained clay soil, and grows poorly in dry calcareous soil. The Easter lily is an autumn-planted bulb; after autumn planting, it first develops roots, then sprouts new shoots but does not emerge from the soil. In the early spring of the following year, it breaks through the soil and emerges, and after emergence begins flower bud differentiation, at which time about one month of low
Propagation Methods of the Easter Lily
1. Bulb Division Propagation
During the growth process of the bulb (mother bulb), new bulbs gradually form on the stem axis. Generally, after one year of cultivation, each bulb can produce 1-3 or more small bulbs. The small bulbs can be harvested in autumn and stored in sand until planting the following spring, or they can be planted in deep soil in the same autumn.
2. Scale Propagation
Dry the mature and robust bulbs in the shade, peel off the scales from the base of the stem, and carry out cuttings in April. The insertion depth should be such that the tip is slightly exposed. Generally, after 2-4 months of spring cutting, most scales will have rooted and developed leaves, and small bulbs will grow from the base of the scales, at which point they can be transplanted. From scale propagation to flowering generally requires 3-4 years of cultivation.
3. Seed Propagation
After the capsule matures, take out the seeds and sow them immediately. Seedlings can flower after 2-3 years.
Cultivation Methods for the Easter Lily
1. Soil
Well-drained, water-retentive clay soil is best; light clay and loess are also acceptable. Use nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as base fertilizer. The amount of fertilizer applied is determined according to the variety and soil, generally 0.4 kg-0.8 kg per 100 sq m. The soil pH is about 6.5.
2. Planting
It is best to plant when the bulb sprouts have grown to 3 cm-6 cm; when they reach more than 7 cm, the above-ground stems are thin and the roots are exposed, making the plant prone to lodging. After planting, shade the plants and water thoroughly; after 4-5 days the sprouts emerge, continue shading but maintain good ventilation.
3. Sunlight
Except from November to February of the following year, shade 25%-30% of sunlight during the rest of the time. However, during short-day periods, supplement with artificial lighting.
4. Watering
If too dry, the stems grow weakly; if there is too much water, combined with poor ventilation and insufficient sunlight, the stems and leaves become weak and slender. Watering should be done on sunny mornings, and the pathways should also be sprinkled with water to increase indoor humidity.
Disease and Pest Control of the Easter Lily
1. The main physiological diseases during Easter lily cultivation include blind flowers and flower splitting. Their causes and preventive measures are as follows:
(1) Blind flowers: the normal development of affected flower buds is blocked, and the buds wither and die. In most cases, this is due to dense planting and insufficient indoor light, or short daylight hours, and other reasons. In particular, low temperatures below 5°C, a sharp drop in temperature, a large temperature difference between day and night, and overly dry or overly warm soil. To prevent the occurrence of blind flowers, efforts should be made to avoid the above situations.
(2) Flower splitting is mainly manifested as petals separating and splitting, mostly occurring when temperatures change abruptly and moisture levels differ greatly. To prevent flower splitting, try to avoid rapid rises and drops in temperature, and pay attention to timely and appropriate watering.
2. Soft rot mainly harms leaves, flowers, and bulbs. When petals are affected, elliptical lesions appear; when leaves are affected, elliptical, pale yellow lesions with slightly sunken dark brown edges appear; in rainy weather, small black spots appear on stems and leaves, and finally all leaves fall off, causing the plant to die. Control methods: as soon as a small number of plants are found to be affected, immediately prune or pull them out, and burn or deeply bury them. In addition, pay attention to ventilation and light transmission to increase the disease resistance of the plants.
3. Rot disease and leaf spot disease are caused by pathogens invading the bulb and leaves. Control methods: if disease occurs, spray once every 10-15 days with a 600-1000 times dilution of 50% tuojunte or a 500 times dilution of 40% captan. The main preventive measure is not to grow Easter lilies in continuous cropping on the same plot.
4. The stiroot mite: adult mites are milky white and pear-shaped. This mite harms the bulbs underground, generally first damaging the base of the bulb and gradually spreading upward. The affected parts turn black and rot, and in severe cases cause the entire plant to die. Control methods: pay attention to ventilation and dryness during bulb storage. For affected bulbs, soak them in a 1000 times dilution of 40% dicofol for 2 minutes after harvest and before storage, which can have a control effect.
5. White grubs often bite off the roots of the Easter lily, causing the plant to wilt and even die. Control methods: use black light traps to kill adults, or pour a 1000 times dilution of 50% phoxim emulsion at the base of the flowers to kill them.