{"id":14730,"date":"2021-11-30T18:33:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T13:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=14730"},"modified":"2025-02-04T19:16:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T13:46:36","slug":"lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Lily Guide: Everything you Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Types_of_Lilies\" >Types of Lilies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\/#About_the_True_Lilies\" >About the True Lilies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\/#When_do_they_Bloom\" >When do they Bloom?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Planting_Guide\" >Planting Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\/#When_to_Plant_Lilies\" >When to Plant Lilies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\/#How_to_Choose_Prepare_Planting_Site\" >How to Choose &amp; Prepare Planting Site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\/#How_to_Plant_Lilies\" >How to Plant Lilies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Pest_Diseases\" >Pest &amp; Diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/lily-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Care_Guide\" >Care Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Do you want a breathtaking plant in your home? People often gift lily bouquets due to their striking elegance, so imagine how much beauty you will be surrounded by when you plant them? Lilies are the epitome of grace, with each petal artistically falling outward.<\/p>\n<p>The simple thing to learn about lilies is that they are beautiful flowers that rapidly grow when given the correct care. With hues like pink, white, red, yellow and <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orange insight, who can resist not planting them in their backyard? After all, they also make one of the best Anniversary, Birthday and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/flowers\/valentines-day\">Valentines flowers<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Those keen to get the full download on how to plant, grow and care for lily flowers and plants need only scroll down.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14732 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/types-of-Lily.jpg\" alt=\"types of Lily\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/types-of-Lily.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/types-of-Lily-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/types-of-Lily-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Lilies\"><\/span><strong>Types of Lilies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There are several species of lilies, and each is just as stunning as the other. We have covered some of the commonly known and available flowers for you to make the perfect <a href=\"\/lilies\">lily bouquet<\/a>.<br \/>\n1. Asiatic Lilies<br \/>\n2. Easter Lilies<br \/>\n3. Oriental Lilies<br \/>\n4. Trumpet Lilies<br \/>\n5. Tiger Lilies<br \/>\n6. Turk&#8217;s Cap Lilies<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_True_Lilies\"><\/span><strong>About the True Lilies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Many plants have &#8216;lily&#8217; in their names, but they are not the original ones. There is a species that we call &#8216;true lilies&#8217; that grow from onion-shaped bulbs.<br \/>\nFlowers like <a href=\"\/calla-lilies\">Calla Lilies<\/a>, Water Lilies, Canna Lilies, Daylilies, Lily of the Valley and Peace lilies, despite their name and appearances, are not true lilies.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_they_Bloom\"><\/span><strong>When do they Bloom?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The best season for lilies (depending on the species) to bloom is from early summer to late fall. However, if you plant a mix of early, mid-season and late lilies in the garden, you will get to enjoy blooming colours from spring itself. However, this perennial is available for lily bouquets as gifts or for your home all time of the year.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Planting Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s get down to business! First, check out the &#8216;<a href=\"\/article\/flower-meanings\/lily\">About Lilies Guide<\/a>&#8216; to when, where and how to plant them in your home garden or in containers.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Plant_Lilies\"><\/span><strong>When to Plant Lilies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14864 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/when-to-plant-lily.jpg\" alt=\"when to plant lily\" width=\"594\" height=\"395\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 In most regions, people plant lily bulbs during the fall, at least for weeks before it begins to get cold.<br \/>\n\u2022 However, if you plant them in Autumn, you will witness a growth of healthy roots in Spring itself.<br \/>\n\u2022 If you want to care for lily flowers and plants in the comfort of the four walls of your home- begin to grow them in containers during the Summer.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: Make sure to buy the bulbs only a few days before you plant them. Lily bulbs are known to deteriorate over time, which only makes the entire planting process a waste. That is; don&#8217;t buy bulbs in winters to soil them in summers,<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_Prepare_Planting_Site\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose &amp; Prepare Planting Site?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14865 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-Choose-Prepare-Planting-Site.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"621\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-Choose-Prepare-Planting-Site.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-Choose-Prepare-Planting-Site-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-Choose-Prepare-Planting-Site-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-to-Choose-Prepare-Planting-Site-810x540.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The selected site must have well-drained soil. The best way to judge is by finding a spot in the ground that drains first after a good rain. If the soil does not dry out, there can be root rot.<br \/>\n\u2022 Choose a spot that provides your lily with sufficient sun. She needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. So, whether your plant is in the garden or a container, the sun is her best friend for those hours of the day.<br \/>\n\u2022 Different lilies require different types of soil. Most of the varieties prefer acidic to neutral, but some (like Madonna Lilies) are more inclined to alkaline soils.<br \/>\n\u2022 Before planting your buddy, loosen the soil 12 to 15 inches deep. This is needed to encourage the stem to extend roots to bring stabilisation to the plant. It also eradicates the need to put up stakes for support. The process of deep planting keeps lily bulbs cool when the temperature rises.<br \/>\n\u2022 For better drainage, fertile the soil with some well-rotted organic matter or leaf mould.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Plant_Lilies\"><\/span><strong>How to Plant Lilies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14868 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plant-lily.jpg\" alt=\"how to plant lily\" width=\"534\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plant-lily.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plant-lily-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is the step by step process to planting lilies the right way:<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Plant a bulb in the soil 3 times as deep as its height with the pointy side up in the hole<br \/>\nStep 2: Fill the hole with the rest of the soil and press down gently<br \/>\nStep 3: Equally space each bulb at the distance that is three times its diameter (normally 8 to 18 inches apart)<br \/>\nStep 4: If you want a stunning visual appeal, plant them in a group of 3 to 5 lily bulbs<br \/>\nStep 5: Ensure that you water the plant thoroughly and regularly, especially after the rainy season.<br \/>\nStep 6: If the lily plant does not seem to be able to support itself, add stakes. Make sure to put one stake per lily and only after the foliage is 1 foot tall. Push the stake into the ground, next to the bulb and tie it loosely with garden twine to the stem.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pest_Diseases\"><\/span><strong>Pest &amp; Diseases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14867 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pest-Diseases-1024x788.jpg\" alt=\"Pest &amp; Diseases\" width=\"618\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pest-Diseases-1024x788.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pest-Diseases-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pest-Diseases-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pest-Diseases-810x623.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pest-Diseases-1140x877.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pest-Diseases.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Gray Mold: This is a common problem when the spring or summer is cool. Avoid it by giving your lilies space for plenty of air circulation.<br \/>\n\u2022 Viruses: These are spread by aphids and can be quite troublesome.<br \/>\n\u2022 Pests: Slugs, Red lily beetles and snails can be a common occurrence<br \/>\n\u2022 Small Animals: Rabbits, Groundhogs, and Voles can eat entire plants grown in gardens. Avoid damage by wiring the garden or the area around the plant.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Care_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Care Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14866 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/care-guide.jpeg\" alt=\"care guide\" width=\"628\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/care-guide.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/care-guide-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/care-guide-768x614.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is the much-awaited guide on how to care for lily flowers and plants:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Have a free hand to water the plant during the active growth period, especially when the rainfalls reduce.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add some mulch to the top of the soil to keep the roots cool, maintain soil moisture and reduce weed growth.<br \/>\n\u2022 For better soil, apply a high in potassium liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks from the planting day. Carry it on till 6 weeks after the plant flowers.<br \/>\n\u2022 Every spring, add a thin layer of compost, followed by a 2-inch layer of mulch.<br \/>\n\u2022 Don&#8217;t forget to stake the tall lily plants<br \/>\n\u2022 Since lilies don&#8217;t bloom more than once per season, remove the faded flowers to avoid extra efforts on making seeds.<br \/>\n\u2022 The leaves of the plant are very important as they provide nourishment to the bulb for next season&#8217;s blooms. So, don&#8217;t cut them out unless or until they have died or have turned brown.<br \/>\n\u2022 Make sure the soil remains moist most of the time as lilies hate to grow in drought soil.<br \/>\n\u2022 Remove the mulch gradually when you see the lily shoots grow through them.<\/p>\n<p>So, you no longer need to satisfy yourself with just a bunch of lily bouquets when you have a garden bed filled with them.<br \/>\nImplement all the knowledge gained from this About Lilies Guide and make your neighbours green with envy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want a breathtaking plant in your home? People often gift lily bouquets due to their striking elegance, so imagine how much beauty you will be surrounded by when you plant them? Lilies are the epitome of grace, with each petal artistically falling outward. 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