How to propagate lilies? A detailed introduction to several methods

There are many species of lilies, and suitable measures can be taken for propagation according to the different species. The common methods include the following:

Sowing method: seeds can be sown immediately after collection, or sown again in the following spring. During the seedling stage, shade is needed, and water and fertilizer management should be strengthened. By autumn, small bulbs can form. The flowering time varies depending on the lily species; for example, Lilium candidum can flower in one year.

Dividing small bulbs: the mother plant forms small bulbs on the underground stem nodes, and sometimes small bulbs can also form at the base of the mother bulb. In autumn, separate them from the mother bulb, then plant them separately or store them in sand until the following spring before planting. When planting, it is best to plant deeply. They generally sprout after 20 days and flower in 1 to 3 years.

Dividing bulbils: this method is only suitable for Lilium lancifolium and Lilium sulphureum, which have bulbils. In summer and autumn, collect the mature bulbils and sow them individually. Small bulbs can form in the same year, sprout and emerge from the soil in the following spring, and then be dug up and planted separately in autumn. After 3 years, most can flower.