What are the cultivation methods and precautions for lily bamboo?

Lily Bamboo Introduction

Lily bamboo is a plant of the Agavaceae family and the genus Dracaena. It is a relatively good ornamental foliage plant. Its leaves are very bright and shiny, with golden stripes in the middle, making it very ornamental. Lily bamboo will also bloom, but the flowers are very small and white. It is generally propagated by sowing or cuttings.

Lily Bamboo Cultivation Method

Except for the need for shading in summer, lily bamboo should be given sufficient light in other seasons. Daily watering can be done after the soil in the pot is dry, but not too much. A certain humidity should be maintained. Thin fertilizers can be applied frequently during the growing period. The best growth temperature is 20-30℃, and the wintering requires above 12℃. For the beauty of the shape, appropriate shaping is required.

Watering method

Lily bamboo is afraid of waterlogging, so just water it thoroughly after the soil in the pot is dry. It’s okay to water it a little more, but not too much, otherwise it will affect the root system. It is also necessary to maintain a certain humidity. You can sprinkle water around the plant when it is growing vigorously.

Fertilization method

Lily bamboo is not very demanding on fertilizer. You can apply low-concentration nutrients appropriately during the growing period. If you accidentally apply too much, you need to water it with plenty of water in time to dilute the fertilizer.

Pruning methods

In order to improve the beauty of lily bamboo, it needs to be shaped appropriately. It is resistant to pruning, and it does not matter even if it is accidentally pruned too hard. The dense, old, and sickly branches and leaves can be pruned away.

Lily Bamboo Cultivation Precautions

The best growth temperature for lily bamboo is 20-30℃. The temperature in winter needs to be above 10 degrees. It is best to move it indoors for maintenance. It is not resistant to strong light in summer and needs to be shaded. It can be placed in a well-lit place in other seasons so that the leaves will remain bright and maintain their ornamental value.

Lily bamboo has a certain adaptability to soil. It can grow in other soil types such as clay, but it is best to provide loose, breathable, nutritious soil. Leaf mold and river sand are made together to make soil, which is also a good choice. Be sure not to choose soil with harder soil.