This flower is big and bright, survives as soon as it is put in a pot, blooms twice a year, and fills the whole room with fragrance

Big, bright lilies are always loved. We usually buy fresh lilies and put them in a vase, and the whole room fills with a lovely fragrance, but fresh cut flowers always fade before long. So why not grow a pot of lilies yourself?

Lilies can be planted in all four seasons and are perennials. They are grown in pots from their bulbs. Planted in the first year, they usually bloom within 3 months, with a flowering period of about one month. They can bloom 2 times a year, once in spring and once in autumn.

Planting method

Plant the bulb in the pot, bury it 2/3 into the soil, then sprinkle a thin layer of soil on the surface, letting the sprout poke out just a little. Water thoroughly the first time you plant, until water runs out from the bottom of the pot. After that, water once every 3~5 days. Usually, sprouts will appear 15 days after planting.

Care key points

Soil: Lilies have strong adaptability to soil pH, but deep, fertile, slightly acidic soil is more favorable for growth.

Light: Sufficient sunlight is good for the growth and development of lilies. Insufficient light will cause poor plant growth. If the light at home is not very good, it is recommended to give them at least 4~6 hours of sun a week, and turn the pot regularly so they do not grow crooked.

Watering: Lilies like a moist environment, but they should not be too waterlogged, as too much water will cause the bulbs to rot. Water by the principle of dry-wet alternation: water when the soil surface is dry, until water flows out from the bottom of the pot. Avoid standing water.

Fertilizer: When topdressing, you can choose an organic liquid nutrient fertilizer, which can make lily stems thick and strong, but in the hot summer, be careful to apply light fertilizer.

Pests and diseases: Easy to manage, with few pests and diseases.

After the flowers fade

Generally, the flowers fade after one month. At this time, you can leave the stems and leaves, cut off only the spent flowers, and continue normal care.