How to deal with lily bulbils

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1. Collection

2. Save

3. Planting

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After the lily buds disappear, small bulbs will grow from the roots of the leaves. When the color turns purple-black and matures, they can be collected. Then it is stored. There are many methods available. It can be stored in soil, cellars, refrigerators, and foam boxes. It can be stored for a certain period of time. The planting time is from late September to early October. Prepare suitable soil quality, then sow the bulbils and cover them with about 3 cm of soil.

1. Collection

1. Collection

After the flower buds disappear, small bulbs, called bulbils, will grow from the roots of the leaves of the plant. When they mature, they will fall off by themselves. The sign of maturity is that the bulbils turn into Purple black, they can be collected at this time.

2. Save

1. Soil preservation: Pack the bulbils in plastic bags, remove the air from them, and place them in a sturdy plastic box.

2. Storage in cellars: Bulbs can be collected and if there is a cellar at home, they can be placed in it.

3. Store in the refrigerator: Wash the collected bulbils, drain off the water, and then place them in a cool place to dry. Then put it in a fresh-keeping bag, remove the air inside, and place it in the freezer of the refrigerator to keep the temperature at about 2-5℃.

4. Storage in foam box: If it is only stored for a short period of time, it is better to put the bulbils in it.

3. Planting

1. Time: It can be used for propagation. The planting time is from late September to early October. This time period is more suitable and the climate is also very mild.

2. Soil quality: The choice of soil quality is also very important. It needs to be loose, soft and well-drained. For potted planting, you can use a mixture of humus soil, river sand and garden soil, and add a small amount of bone meal.

3. Planting: After the soil is prepared, spray water appropriately to moisturize, then sow the bulbils and cover them with about 3 cm of soil.