Bulbs Flower Basics Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens Flower Garden Garden Furniture Garden Gnomes Garden Seeds Garden Sheds Garden Statues Garden Tools & Supplies Gardening Basics Green & Organic Groundcovers & Vines Growing Annuals Growing Basil Growing Beans Growing Berries Growing Blueberries Growing Cactus Growing Corn Growing Cotton Growing Edibles Growing Flowers Growing Garlic Growing Grapes Growing Grass Growing Herbs Growing Jasmine Growing Mint Growing Mushrooms Orchids Growing Peanuts Growing Perennials Growing Plants Growing Rosemary Growing Roses Growing Strawberries Growing Sunflowers Growing Thyme Growing Tomatoes Growing Tulips Growing Vegetables Herb Basics Herb Garden Indoor Growing Landscaping Basics Landscaping Patios Landscaping Plants Landscaping Shrubs Landscaping Trees Landscaping Walks & Pathways Lawn Basics Lawn Maintenance Lawn Mowers Lawn Ornaments Lawn Planting Lawn Tools Outdoor Growing Overall Landscape Planning Pests, Weeds & Problems Plant Basics Rock Garden Rose Garden Shrubs Soil Specialty Gardens Trees Vegetable Garden Yard Maintenance

Life Cycle of a Lily Plant

How to Start Lemon Seeds Indoors - watch on youtube
Life Cycle of a Lily Plant

Life Cycle of a Lily Plant. Lilies are a beautiful gem in the garden or decorative pond. These plants can be quite hardy, and many varieties are long-lasting and successful in the wild as well. All lilies follow the same basic life cycle.

Lilies are a beautiful gem in the garden or decorative pond. These plants can be quite hardy, and many varieties are long-lasting and successful in the wild as well. All lilies follow the same basic life cycle.
Lily Bulbs
Lilies start life as bulbs, which are best planted in spring or fall. The bulbs contain all the material lilies need for sprouting.
Lily Growing Needs
Lilies require lots of sunlight, rich, quick-draining soil and adequate moisture to grow. They can be land or water lilies, depending on variety.
Lily Sprouting
Lily bulbs are planted in quick-draining soil, with 4 to 6 inches of growing space, and sometimes in groups of up to five bulbs. They sprout within two weeks, given the right growing conditions.
Lily Maintenance
For successful lilies, gardeners keep the plants in bright full sun, in spots where they receive good drainage. Lilies need to be watered once a week, and receive mulch over the winter to keep them warm while they're dormant.
Dividing Lilies Over Time
Lilies grow quickly with good growing conditions. Gardeners maintain lilies by dividing the plants every two years, or when the plants begin to get crowded. Lily bulbs can be transplanted to other sites to propagate new plants. With proper maintenance, lilies can live for many years.

Check out these related posts