Lily growth environment conditions and characteristics

Lily growth environment conditions and requirements

Lilies are native to China. The plants prefer a warm, humid, well-lit climate and are afraid of high temperatures. Insufficient light during the growth process will cause the buds to fall off and the number of flowers to decrease. The daily light exposure time should not be less than 6 hours.

Lily growth temperature

The most suitable growth temperature for lilies is around 15-25℃, and the best nighttime temperature is 15-17℃. The plant has poor cold resistance, and its growth will be affected in an environment below 10℃.

Lily growth humidity

Lilies prefer a humid growing environment and require an air humidity of about 60%. Water must not accumulate in the potting soil. Excessive soil humidity will cause the bulb to rot and lead to plant death.

Lily growing soil

Lilies prefer fertile, loose, humus-rich acidic soil with a pH value between 5.5-6.5. You can buy special soil or prepare it with leaf mold, sandy soil, or garden soil.

Lily growth cycle and process

The peak growing season for lilies is in spring and summer, with a growth cycle of about three months. Small buds will grow about three days after the bulbs are planted. When the plant grows to 15 cm, flower buds will grow out. It takes about a week from the growth of the flower buds to the blooming of the flowers.