How to take care of the newly bought lily of the valley

1. Temperature

Lily of the valley itself is the type that likes a cool environment, and the newly purchased lily of the valley has more stringent requirements for the ambient temperature. It must not be placed in a high temperature location, 10-15 degrees Celsius is appropriate. Otherwise, it will easily fail to adapt to the environment and its branches, leaves and flowers will wither.

2. Lighting

It is more suitable for a semi-shaded environment. The newly bought lily of the valley can be placed under scattered light in a sunny place for about 4 hours a day, and then moved to a semi-shaded place for cultivation. You must not expose yourself to the sun for a long time, otherwise you will definitely get sunburned.

3. Fertilization

The growth and development of the newly bought lily of the valley will be slow due to the change in environment, and the roots will absorb very little nutrients. Therefore, you must not apply fertilizer at this time, otherwise it may cause soil compaction and seedling burn, making it unable to adapt to the surrounding environment as soon as possible. Improper handling can also lead to death.

4. Pruning and care

The newly bought lily of the valley needs to be pruned. The poorly developed branches and leaves at the bottom can be cut off, leaving only the branches and leaves and flowers in relatively good growth condition. In addition, decorative items above the soil need to be removed. Then use a sprayer to simply wet the leaves.