Look for a well-proportioned plant, one about two times as high as the pot. You also should check the flowers, foliage and buds for signs of insects and disease. At home, keep your lily away from drafts and drying heat sources such as appliances or heating ducts. Water the plant only when the soil feels dry to the touch, but do not overwater.
To prolong the life of the blossoms, remove the yellow anthers pollen-bearing pods found in the center of each flower. Do not throw away you Easter lily after it is done blooming. You can save the bulb and plant it outdoors. Easter lilies can be replanted outside after the blooms are gone.
Plant the Easter lily outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. Select a sunny site with well-drained soil. Set the top of the bulb six-inches below the soil surface. Plant is getting too much sun. Move to a cooler location away from a window or heat vents.
Move plant away from the light source. The whole plant is wilting Wilting can be caused by over- or under-watering. The most likely cause is under-watering. Thoroughly soak the root system and wait a few hours to see if the plant recovers. The stems seem weak Root rot.
Plant is kept too warm or has been severely under-fertilized. Check the lower areas of the stems for any signs of decay. Make sure the plant is not sitting in water either from a decorative sleeve or a saucer. Depending on how severe the root rot, you may need to discard the plant.
Move to a cooler location and fertilize using the recommended rates. The leaves develop black tips Exposure to cool temperatures.
Does not kill the plant, but can make it look unhealthy. Move plant to a warmer location. Clip black tips off the leaves for a cosmetic fix. The leaves are yellowing Yellowing is usually a sign of over-watering. Make sure the plant is not sitting in water either from a decorative sleeve or saucer. To water plant, remove sleeve and water it in a sink. Allow water to drain from the pot before returning it to the decorative sleeve or saucer. If the lily already bloomed and has been growing as foliage for a month or two, it may be going dormant.
The flowers lose their color and develop brown edges Direct, afternoon sun will bleach out color and can brown the edges of blooms. Place in strong light, but away from afternoon sun. Gardening Questions? They prefer lots of strong light. Easter Lilies With Anthers. Easter Lily With Anthers Removed. Lilies In The Garden. Related posts:. Controlling Squash Bugs Organically.
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