Can lilies be planted in pots?

Can lilies be grown in pots?

Lilies can be planted in pots. Both potted lilies and ground-planted lilies have their advantages. If you want to plant lilies in pots, you need to choose sandy soil with loose texture, good air permeability and drainage, and then choose a good flower pot. If you take good care of it on a regular basis, its ornamental value will still be good.

For potted lilies, 3 bulbs are about 20 cm in diameter, and the pot should be deeper. The flowering period of lilies is generally around April to July. Some varieties will wither around July, while some varieties will be in full bloom around July.

Lily pot cultivation method

1. Soil preparation

Lilies are not very demanding on the soil. Loose, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic or neutral soil is the most appropriate. Lilies have relatively developed roots and large bulbs, so they need to be planted deeply. Therefore, potted lilies must be grown in deeper and larger pots to facilitate the lilies to absorb nutrients from the soil.

2. Pruning

After the lilies have finished blooming, the withered flowers need to be cut off from the branches, and the aging leaves should also be removed in time. They will attract pests, affect the appearance, and consume the nutrients of the plant, so they must be removed in time so that the plant can grow better and bloom next year.

3. Watering

Lilies do not like a too humid environment, otherwise it will cause their roots to rot. Normally the soil only needs to be slightly moist. When the weather is hot in summer, the air humidity around them can be increased.

4. Fertilization

Lily does not have a very high demand for fertilizer. You can add a little fertilizer containing potassium during the flowering season in spring, and fertilize more frequently during the growth period.

5. Light temperature

Lilies love light very much. When growing them, they cannot be allowed to grow in a dark environment. If the sunlight is insufficient, it is difficult for lilies to bloom, and even if they do bloom, the number of flowers will be relatively small. The suitable temperature for lilies to grow and bloom is around 20℃. In winter, they must be kept warm to avoid frostbite.