Planting and cultivation methods of lily bulbs

The most suitable temperature for lily growth is 15-25 degrees. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are very suitable for planting lily bulbs . Below, the editor will introduce the planting and cultivation methods of lily bulbs. Let’s take a look.

1. Prepare potting soil

The soil for planting lily bulbs requires loose and fertile soil, generally mixed with humus + perlite + brick soil in the ratio of 3:2:5. The soil prepared in this way has good air permeability and drainage, and water is not likely to accumulate in the pot.

2. Bulb selection

The bulbs cannot be too small. Generally, Asiatic lily bulbs are best with a circumference of 12-14cm, and Formosan lily bulbs are best with a circumference of 12-14cm. Oriental lily bulbs should be over 16cm in circumference, and other varieties can use bulbs with a circumference of 10-12cm. In addition, the bulbs should be intact and free of pests and diseases.

3. Processing lily bulbs

After wrapping the purchased lily bulbs, soak them in a carbendazim solution for 30 minutes and then take them out. This can effectively kill many lily pathogens.

4. Planting method

Prepare a deeper flowerpot with a diameter of more than 20CM, and first fill it with half of soil. Place the bulb into the flowerpot, allow its roots to expand naturally, and then continue to fill it with soil. About 8 cm of soil is needed. Then water it once to help it take root. If the soil is dry, water it more; if the soil is wet, water it less.

5. Keep it cool

The most suitable growth temperature for lilies is between 15-25℃. Too high a temperature is not conducive to the growth of the plant. After planting, the temperature needs to be controlled below 15℃. Appropriate low temperature can stimulate germination and is beneficial to the later development of the plant.

6. Keep it moist

Lilies like a humid environment. After planting, they need to be watered in time to keep the soil in the pot moist. Be careful not to allow water to accumulate and should be drained in time, otherwise it will easily damage the root system of the plant and cause root rot.

7. Bulb preservation

For lilies planted in pots, they will enter a dormant period in summer, with the above-ground parts withering and leaving the bulbs in the soil. There are two ways to preserve this bulb. One is to place it in the soil of a flowerpot and place the flowerpot in a cool place. Water it occasionally and wait until the weather turns cooler before changing the soil and replanting it. Another method is to dig it out and store it in the sand. It should not be too dry and should be kept in a cool environment as much as possible. Then replant it in autumn.

The most suitable temperature for lily growth is 15-25 degrees. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are very suitable for planting lily bulbs. Below, the editor will introduce the planting and cultivation methods of lily bulbs. Let’s take a look.

The above is the planting and cultivation method of lily bulbs. When purchasing bulbs, choose those with strong cold resistance. After buying them, sort out the bulbs first, remove rotten roots and impurities, and soak them in a solution of carbendazim for half an hour. When the time is up, take them out and dry them in the shade for later use.