How to grow oil-spot lily

Temperature and light for oil-spot lily

The suitable temperature for the growth of oil-spot lily is about 20-30℃. It will stop growing when the temperature is below 10℃. Therefore, it is necessary to keep warm in winter to ensure safe wintering.

Lily prefers a growing environment with plenty of light. Light is closely related to growth pattern. The more light there is, the shorter and fatter the plant will be. If there is insufficient light, the plant will grow too tall. During the maintenance process, you can judge whether the light supply is sufficient by observing the new leaves. If the new leaves are wider and lighter in color than the old leaves, it means that the plant is insufficiently illuminated and needs to be moved to a place with more sufficient light in time.

Fertilizer and water management of oil-spotted lily

The oil-spot lily does not require much fertilizer and water. Generally, as long as you add enough base fertilizer when repotting, you basically don’t need to apply additional fertilizer.

The oil-spot lily has bulbous roots, so water it when the soil is dry and water it when it is wet. Just keep the soil in the pot basically moist. Control the amount of water and avoid water accumulation in the pot. During the hot summer months, you can water the plants every two days, or use spray to increase the humidity of the surrounding air. You can also determine whether to water by observing the growth of the leaves. If the leaves of the oil-spot lily look a little droopy, not as upright as before, and the color of the leaves is duller, you can water it appropriately.

Cultivation medium and container for Lilium oleiferum

Choose well-drained soil for planting, and it is best to choose a wide and shallow pot for potting. It should be noted that as the plant grows, many side buds will grow, causing overcrowding, shading each other, affecting light and causing excessive growth. Therefore, it is best to divide the plant regularly to maintain its beautiful shape.

How to propagate oil lily

There are two main ways to propagate oil-spot lilies: division and sowing. Generally, the former is chosen and can be carried out in spring, summer and autumn. Carefully separate the oil-spot lily from the bulb, cut off the old and dead leaves, and then plant it. You can sow seeds when the flowers bloom, use a brush to help pollinate, collect the seeds when they are mature, and sow them in a well-drained medium. The seedlings will grow fat stems after germination.