Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) are a symbol of hope and purity during the Easter season. Bought as potted plants, they make welcome gifts and attractive holiday decorations.
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Caring for the Easter lily
How you grow Easter lilies depends on whether you want to grow them in pots or in the garden. Indoor plants should be kept by windows with bright, indirect light and protected from cold winds and heat sources, including fireplaces, fireplaces, and appliances. If the pot is wrapped in decorative foil (as is common with plants sold in the spring around Easter), remove it or check regularly to make sure water is not pooling under the pot and in the water. Silver paper. Over-watering will kill the plant more often than over-watering.
Garden lily bulbs are generally much easier to care for than potted plants. The bulbs should be planted about 4 to 6 inches deep and about a foot apart. Don’t let the soil around the bulbs dry out, but also make sure they have good drainage to prevent rotting.
Once your Easter lilies grow tall, they usually need to be staked to keep them upright. However, potted plants often don’t reach their full size potential, so they may not need stakes. Remove flowers as they wilt and wither. And cut the entire stem to the ground when the plant is finished flowering and the leaves turn yellow.
Light
Easter lilies prefer to grow in full sun to partial shade. Usually need protection from strong midday sun because too much light can scorch foliage. If possible, position your Easter water lily so that its top part gets full sun but the area facing the soil is shaded, as the plant likes its roots to remain cool. Some shorter plants around the lily or a mulch over its roots can help achieve this.
Soil
These flowers prefer well-drained, organic matter-rich soil, although they can grow in a variety of soils as long as they are well-drained. They prefer a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH, but they can also tolerate slightly alkaline soils.
Drinking water
Easter lilies love even soil moisture. So water whenever the top layer of soil dries out. Never let the plant be submerged in water, but don’t let the soil dry out completely either. It is best to water in the morning to give the foliage time to dry in the sun. Otherwise the tree may have a problem with mold.
Temperature and humidity
Easter lilies grow and flower best in mild temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with nighttime temperatures dropping to 55 to 60 degrees. They prefer a moderate level of humidity and tend not to do well in very hot, humid climates.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring when new plants appear. If you don’t have nutrient-rich soil, you can do another round of fertilizing in the summer.
Common pests/diseases
Lilies are susceptible to a number of pests and diseases. Sometimes the plant can become infested with aphids, causing the foliage to degenerate. Control bedbug infestations by using a powerful water jet or using insecticidal soap to kill bed bugs. Furthermore, plants are very susceptible to lily mosaic virus, which is spread by aphids and causes leaves to discolor and degenerate. There is no cure for the disease, so affected plants must be dug up and destroyed before it spreads. There are also several types of tuber rot that can affect Easter lilies, along with botrytis blight and blight, and stem rot. To prevent these conditions, check your Easter lilies daily and take immediate remedial measures.