How to grow Lilium pumilum? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and precautions

The sketch "Not Short of Money" made Xiao Shenyang famous, and the song "Red Lilies Blooming Bright Red" made northern Shaanxi famous. This song seems to have become one of the signature songs of northern Shaanxi. So do you know what flower the "Shandan Dan flower" mentioned in this song actually is? Below, Qinnong Net will introduce the cultivation methods and precautions for Lilium pumilum.

I. Brief introduction to Lilium pumilum

Lilium pumilum is actually not as legendary as the famous flowers we know well. Decades ago, it could be seen everywhere in the gullies of northern Shaanxi, but later, due to overgrazing and the arid climate, Lilium pumilum nearly went extinct. In recent years, with the rise in people's environmental awareness, Lilium pumilum has gradually reappeared in our field of view. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a wildflower. But since it is a wildflower, how should we grow it at home?

II. Cultivation methods for Lilium pumilum

1. Planting time

Lilium pumilum is a bulb plant, and cultivation is mainly based on bulbs. Choose a suitable flowerpot according to the size of the bulb. With proper care, large bulbs can bloom in the same year.

The planting time is usually in autumn. If autumn is missed, the bulbs can be stored in moist sandy soil and planted in autumn. For the planting site, choose loose, fertile soil with good drainage. Poor soil can easily cause the bulbs to rot.

2. Planting spacing

Maintain a certain spacing when planting: about 30 cm for large bulbs, 20 cm for medium bulbs, and 7-8 cm for small bulbs. After planting, do not cover with soil too deeply; 3-4 cm is enough.

III. Daily care of Lilium pumilum

1. Environmental requirements

Lilium pumilum is a wildflower of the north and is not so delicate. After the bulbs sprout, make sure to provide sunlight. Normal light is sufficient and no shading is needed. Ensure at least 6 hours of light per day.

Pay attention to humidity; it should not be too dry or too wet. When the weather is clear, place the plant outdoors for cultivation. Do not allow excessive water accumulation to avoid root rot.

2. Weeding

As a herbaceous flower, many small weeds will emerge around Lilium pumilum and compete with the plant for nutrients. During the growing period, weed frequently and pull them out directly. During the seedling stage, loosen the soil frequently to ensure enough oxygen in the soil. But later, when the rhizomes mature and roots appear on the soil surface, be careful when loosening the soil to avoid damaging the roots.

3. Pest prevention

In April and May, Lilium pumilum grows rapidly and gradually produces flower buds. During this process, it is very easy to encounter underground pests such as cutworms and white grubs, which are difficult to control. Therefore, disinfect the bulbs when planting, and during care, use a disinfectant solution to drench the roots once a month.

IV. Precautions for growing Lilium pumilum

1. Sunny and dry

Lilium pumilum likes a sunny and dry environment. The roots are suited to a cool environment and cannot be stifled. A hot and humid environment can easily cause root rot. Note that in summer, ventilation should be timely and the soil should be loosened frequently.

2. Dormancy

Bulb plants have an obvious dormant period. They bloom from June to July, the aboveground stems and leaves gradually wither in August, and the aboveground parts all die in September. At this time, the bulbs enter dormancy. Be careful to protect the bulbs. Replanting next year will continue to produce flowers.

The above is the cultivation methods and precautions for Lilium pumilum brought to you by Qinnong Net. After reading this article, has your understanding of this flower gone beyond just staying in the song? When Lilium pumilum has not bloomed, it is not very different from weeds, but when it blooms, everything behind it is merely background, carrying a meaning of "not speaking until it amazes the world at once."