"Lily" is a very beautiful flower that is loved by people because of its elegant flower shape and rich flower color. Lilies not only have ornamental value, but also have certain medicinal value. So, how to grow lilies?This article will give you a detailed introduction to how to grow lilies, so that you can easily have beautiful flowers!
1.Light: Lilies love full sunlight and need at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. In a sunny environment, the flowers of the lily will be more vivid and plump.
2.Temperature: Lilies are adapted to a wide range of temperatures, but the most suitable temperature is 15-25. In this temperature range, lilies grow faster and the flowers are of better quality.
3.Soil: Lilies prefer loose, fertile, well-drained soil. The pH of the soil is measured at 60-7.0 is appropriate.
4.Moisture: Lilies have a higher need for water but are not tolerant of moisture. During the growing season, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. In the non-growing season, watering should be appropriately reduced.
1.Seed selection: Choose high-quality lily seeds or bulbs for planting. Seed-propagated lilies have a long growth cycle and generally take 3-4 years to flower;Lilies propagated by bulbs have a short growth cycle and generally take 1-2 years to bloom.
2.Sowing: Soak the lily seeds in warm water for 24 hours to promote the seeds to absorb water and swell. The seeds are then sprinkled on loose seedling soil, covering about 1 cm thick with seedling soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds will germinate after about 1-2 weeks.
3.Transplanting: When the lily seedlings have grown to 5-6 leaves, transplanting can be carried out. Choose a loose, fertile, well-drained plot, dig a pit with a diameter of about 10 cm and a depth of about 15 cm, put the lily seedlings into the pit, and fill it with seedling soil, taking care not to bury the seedling core. After transplanting, it should be watered in time to facilitate the recovery of plant growth.
4.Management: The following points should be paid attention to during the growth of lilies:
1) Watering: During the growing season, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. In the non-growing season, watering should be appropriately reduced.
2) Fertilization: Lilies have a higher demand for fertilizer, especially during the growing season. Apply well-rotted organic fertilizer, such as chicken manure, cow manure, etc., every 20 days or so. Before flowering, the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be appropriately increased to promote the growth of flowers.
3) Pruning: During the growth of lilies, it is necessary to prune the yellow leaves and pest and disease leaves in time to maintain the healthy growth of the plant. After the flowers have withered, the stems are cut off to allow the plants to accumulate nutrients.
4) Pest control: Lilies are susceptible to pests and diseases, such as aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew, etc. When pests and diseases are found, measures should be taken in time to prevent and control them, such as spraying insecticides, fungicides, etc.
1.Seed propagation: Mature lily seeds are collected, dried and stored in a cool and ventilated place. Before spring sowing, the seeds are soaked in warm water for 24 hours and then sown according to the sowing method. Seed-propagated lilies have a long growth cycle and generally take 3-4 years to flower;
2.Bulb propagation: Mature lily bulbs are separated, dried and kept in a cool and ventilated place. Before sowing in spring, the bulb is planted in loose seedling soil, and the bulb can take root and germinate after about 1 month. Lilies propagated by bulbs have a short growth cycle and generally take 1-2 years to bloom.
Ornamental value: The lily flower is elegant and rich in color, and it is an ideal plant for garden landscape and courtyard greening. At the same time, lilies also have a certain ornamental value, which can be used for ornamental purposes such as flower arrangement and potted plants.
In short, growing lilies is not complicated, as long as you master the growing environment, planting methods and management skills, you can easily have beautiful flowers. At the same time, lilies also have certain ornamental value, medicinal value and edible value, and are excellent flower varieties worthy of promotion and planting. Hopefully, this article will provide you with a useful reference and wish you success in planting lilies!
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