How to grow potted lilies? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and precautions

Gardeners with a large balcony, how can you miss out on lilies, which are suitable for planting from March to May! Most people may mistakenly think that lilies are annuals, but in fact they can be grown for many years.

As a bulb plant, lilies bloom very abundantly and are very festive, so how do you grow lilies? First, lilies are strongly light-loving, so only under conditions with sufficient light will lilies grow and bloom normally; otherwise the flower stems will grow very thin and weak and may even fall over.

Second, lilies are perennial plants. After blooming in the first year, they will bloom again in the second year, except that after blooming in winter, both the stems and flowers will wither and fall, leaving only the bulbs in the soil. But there is no need to worry, because in spring they will sprout again, and they will also divide their bulbs, meaning new bulbs grow inside the bulb.

To care for lilies well, watering technique is very important. When the lilies have not yet begun to sprout, wait until the soil is completely dry or the flowerpot feels lighter before watering, otherwise the bulbs are very likely to rot. During the period of growing flowers and leaves, the watering principle should be to water when dry and let dry when wet. Feel the soil with your hand, and once it seems slightly dry, you can water; do not wait until it is completely dry before watering.

Then, lilies actually do not have high requirements for soil. Garden soil or nutrient soil can both be used for planting, and they can also be planted directly in the ground. As for fertilizing, if the bulbs are planted in soil, no fertilizing is needed. If grown in pots at home, start fertilizing when the sprouts have grown to about the length of a palm. It is recommended to use monopotassium phosphate diluted with water at 1000 times, watering about once every 10 days.

Finally, as for repotting lilies, generally repot about once a year. Be careful to use the original soil type as much as possible and do not change its soil type, otherwise the lily roots may not be able to adapt. Do not choose too large a pot either, as it is otherwise easy to have too much soil and water accumulation. Slightly larger than the original flowerpot is best. In addition, lilies have a certain cold tolerance. In the south, they can overwinter outdoors completely, but in the north, when the temperature is below about 10 degrees, they need to be moved indoors to keep warm.