How to grow lily of the valley: light, fertilizer and watering, none can be left out
How to grow lily of the valley: first you need to understand its growing requirements, such as its needs for environment, soil, light, watering and fertilizer. Below are 7 everyday care methods for lily of the valley.
How to grow lily of the valley
1. Suitable environment
Lily of the valley likes a semi-shady, moist environment; it prefers cool conditions, dislikes heat and dryness, and is tolerant of severe cold. Generally, the suitable temperature for lily of the valley is kept at 12-14°C, and after 10-15 days it is moved into the sun for care, with the room temperature raised to 20-22°C.
2. Soil requirements
Lily of the valley likes loose, fertile, well-drained soil, so the soil can generally be humus-rich loam or sandy loam.
3. Light requirements
Generally, when potting lily of the valley, it needs to be placed in a sheltered spot and watered appropriately in a dark place; usually after potting, after 10-15 days, it is gradually moved to a bright spot. There must be plenty of light, as this is good for the growth of lily of the valley.
4. Watering requirements
Generally, lily of the valley needs watering about 1 to 2 times a day. In addition, during its growing period, water can be supplemented as appropriate according to the weather conditions and the soil.
5. Fertilizing requirements
Lily of the valley should be given a dilute cake fertilizer solution or compound liquid fertilizer once every 10 to 15 days. It is recommended that after each watering and fertilizing, gardeners promptly weed around the lily of the valley.
6. Pruning matters
After lily of the valley blooms, the stems and branches that have flowered can be cut off early, so that nutrients are concentrated in supplying the rhizome, which helps lily of the valley recover its growth.
7. Repotting
Generally, after the new shoots of lily of the valley sprout in early spring, the covering needs to be removed, and the soil should be loosened at the same time. In addition, lily of the valley needs to be repotted once a year.