Bulb Selection
Choose robust and undamaged bulbs for planting.
Planting Time
If you bought the bulbs in early spring, the best planting time is in March or April; if you have naturally grown bulbs that have not been refrigerated, it is generally recommended to plant them in autumn, so they can grow roots in winter and sprout in spring.
Planting Method
Fill the pot with soil (mainly peat or leaf mold) to a thickness of about 10 cm. You can also add 5-10 grams of compound fertilizer as a base fertilizer. Then place the bulb in the pot diagonally, with the bud facing up. When burying, the tip of the bud should just be exposed above the soil. After planting, water thoroughly.
Bulb Pruning
Before planting, observe the bulbs. If there are any poor or rotten roots at the bottom, trim them promptly.
Soaking and Disinfection
Rinse the trimmed bulbs with water, then soak them in a solution of 800-1000 times dilution of carbendazim for half an hour for disinfection.
Timely Planting
After buying lily bulbs, plant them promptly. After a long period of transportation, the roots and buds of the bulbs will be damaged, which is not conducive to their survival.
Soil Requirements
When planting, slightly compact the soil, and then expose the buds on the top of the soil. To facilitate the buds to sprout smoothly, the tip of the bud should be exposed about 0.5 cm above the soil.
Adding Fertilizer
After adding fertilizer to the bottom, pay attention to adding more soil to separate the fertilizer to avoid direct contact between the fertilizer and the roots of the lily flowers.
Later Care
After planting, place the flowerpot in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance, with a recommended temperature of around 18°C, avoiding direct sunlight. In addition, during the waiting period for sprouting, no fertilizer is needed, but the potting soil should be kept moist. In less than a month, the lily seedlings will emerge from the soil.
Conclusion
All in all, lilies are easy to grow plants. As long as you select robust and plump bulbs, and do well in pruning and disinfection in the early stage, and plant them in suitable potting soil, they can easily survive. When they bloom and are cared for later, the whole room will be filled with fragrance.
