How to grow lilies in winter and what to pay attention to

Lily growth habits

The suitable temperature for lily growth in winter is generally between 15-25 degrees. If the temperature is below 10 degrees, it will grow poorly. It generally likes to grow in slightly acidic soil rich in humus and likes light. Sufficient sunlight needs to be ensured in winter.

Lily light requirements

Lilies have relatively high requirements for light in winter. If they can get full sunlight every day, the plants can bloom early and the flowers will be bright. However, if there is insufficient light, the buds will fall off and the number of flowers will decrease.

Lily growth temperature

The minimum temperature of lilies in winter cannot be lower than 5 degrees, otherwise the growth of the plants will be seriously affected. Its wintering temperature needs to be kept above 10 degrees at all times so that the lilies can grow well.

How to grow lilies in winter

If lilies are not properly cared for in winter, they may suffer from frostbite or even freeze to death, so they should be moved to a suitable environment for care in winter and placed on an indoor balcony to ensure adequate sunlight.

As the temperature drops, the above-ground part of the plant will gradually wither and turn yellow and need to be cut off immediately. In winter, the temperature gradually drops and water evaporates slowly, so the demand for water decreases and excessive watering is no longer allowed.

Watering lilies in winter

Lilies do not need to be watered frequently in winter. Only a moderate amount of water is needed. Watering should be done slowly. Just water them after the soil is dry. The water used for watering in winter should not be too cold to avoid frostbite.

Fertilizing lilies in winter

Lilies are usually fertilized in winter with base fertilizer, which is mainly solid fertilizer, such as animal manure, etc. If it is topdressing, you can generally use some decomposed organic fertilizer, but not raw fertilizer.

Lily Pruning

The correct way to prune lilies in winter is to trim off the remaining flowers 2-3 cm below the flowers. This way, the remaining leaves can carry out photosynthesis in the winter, which can better accumulate nutrients and be more conducive to growth in the coming year.

Lily cuttings

When propagating lilies by cuttings, you should choose strong bulbs, disinfect them after picking them, prepare a suitable substrate, which can be prepared with sand, garden soil and base fertilizer, and disinfect it. After preparation, you can insert the scales, water them appropriately after insertion, and place them in a ventilated place to wait for them to take root.

Precautions for lily maintenance in winter

After the winter dormancy period of lilies, the lilies will be in bud and the flowering period is generally 7-10 days. At this time, the plants should be placed on a sunny windowsill for maintenance and watered in time. Do not water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when the soil is dry. You can also spray water on the leaves and around them to increase the air humidity.