How to propagate lily bulbs and what to pay attention to

Lily bulb propagation method

There are many ways to propagate lily bulbs, such as seed propagation, leaf cutting propagation, cutting propagation and division propagation, but the survival rate of leaf cutting propagation is very low, so it is generally not used.

Lily bulb seed propagation

After the lily fruit cracks, there will be many seeds inside. Collect these seeds and sow them on the seedbed in the spring or autumn of next year. Control the temperature between 12-15 degrees Celsius and they will germinate in 20-30 days.

Natural propagation of lily bulbs

Lily has a strong ability to sprout when growing. The mature bulbs near the ground are prone to small seed balls, which can be used for reproduction. Pick the seed balls, store them in sandy soil, and plant them in the spring of the following year. In 2-3 years, they will grow into a new lily plant.

Lily bulb propagation time

It is generally more appropriate to breed lily bulbs in spring from March to April and in autumn from October to November. The bulbs planted in spring are generally stored in sand at low temperatures in winter, so the survival rate is higher. The bulbs planted in autumn have not been treated with low temperatures, so the survival rate is slightly lower than that of the bulbs planted in spring.

Lily bulb propagation method

Lily bulb division propagation

Place the lily bulbs in a moist sand bed for germination, water them every day to keep them moist, and they will turn white in about 3 to 4 weeks. After planting, each bulb will grow 1 to 3 new bulbs and can be transplanted.

Lily bulb cutting propagation

Choose lily scales that grow well, and require that the scales are free of diseases, pests and damage. After selecting the scales, disinfect them first, and then place them in a ventilated and diffused light place to dry to avoid infection. Prepare the soil for cuttings, insert the scales, and place them in a ventilated and cool place.

Sowing and propagation of lily bulbs

Before sowing lilies, you need to carefully select plump and full seeds. The most suitable development temperature is between 12 and 15 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is lower than 5 degrees Celsius, the seeds will not germinate. If it is higher than 25 degrees Celsius, the seeds will enter a dormant state, so the germination temperature of the seeds must be well controlled.

Precautions for lily bulb propagation

For the propagation of lily bulbs, you should choose high-quality single-headed bulbs. The nutrient soil can be prepared by mixing coconut bricks, perlite and leaf mold. The bulbs can be disinfected by soaking them in carbendazim and potassium permanganate solution. After potting, water them thoroughly once and keep them in a cool and ventilated place until the flower buds grow out of the soil before they can receive light.