Lilies were bred in ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt. They decorated the coat of arms of the French kings. Lily is a bulbous herbaceous perennial. Bulbs consist of juicy individual
scale. Roots extend from the bottom of the bulb, many of which are on top
bulbs. Leaves of plants can be oval or lanceolate.
You can grow lilies like potted flowers. Almost all varieties can be used for these purposes, however, the most common indoor lily is grown from varieties such as Mid Century and Longiflorum. The latter variety has very large and beautiful flowers and a pleasant aroma. At the same time, indoor lily is very sensitive to fungal infections and cold. The snow-white flowers of Longiflorum grow up to 15 cm. They are perfectly grown indoors: Lilium golden (Lilium auratum), Lilia the Beautiful (Lilium speciosum) and Lilia treelike. Indoor lily loves coolness, spaciousness and good lighting. Plants do not tolerate waterlogging.
When buying bulbs, you need to pay attention to their appearance. A healthy bulb should not be too loose, wrinkled, have brown scales. If there are brown spots on the flakes, these flakes need to be removed and the bulbs themselves soaked for 20 minutes in the karbofos solution. Healthy bulbs recommend sanitizing for half an hour in a solution of potassium permanganate.
Indoor lilies, the description of which can be found on the sites of flower growers, grow well in spacious pots. Plants do not tolerate waterlogged soil, so you need to provide a good drainage system. Land for lilies is desirable to use with the addition of sand, well-fertilized.
Indoor lily is planted in such a way that the bulb is only
half covered with earth. The roots of the flower must be straightened, covered with earth
and tamp it lightly. The plant pot must be filled with earth
half. Indoor lilies grow best on cool, well-lit, and well-ventilated window sills. The stem of the plant is better to tie, after flowering, the stems are pruned. During the flowering period of lilies, watering is increased.
During the growing season, indoor lilies need to be fed with liquid fertilizers, especially during flowering. Lilies love moist air, so they need to be sprayed regularly from the spray gun.
There is no need to transplant the plant every year, for the rest period the pots can be cleaned in a cool place. In this case, you must ensure that the soil is moistened. Lilies breed by children, but seed cultivation is possible
with artificial pollination. Some varieties of lilies in the axils of the leaves form
bulbs, of which new bulbs grow when planted in a year.
Indoor lilies are extremely sensitive to fusarium, rot and other fungal diseases. To prevent disease, the soil should be breathable and not waterlogged. In the case of plant diseases, fungicidal preparations are used . Pests of lilies are the lily creeper beetle, thrips, aphids and lily flies. Pests can be carried on the bulbs of the plant or on the ground. Insecticides are used in pest control.
Flowers of indoor lilies can be of various shades, their edges are scalloped or even. The anthers with multi-colored pollen located on the curved stamens give a special charm to the flowers. Store purchased bulbs in the refrigerator in a breathable container filled with sawdust. Keeping bulbs for longer than two months in the refrigerator is not recommended. Transplanting house lilies is highly undesirable. If the plant has children, they must be planted.