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How to propagate lilies by division

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The time for lily division should be three to four weeks after the flowers bloom and fade, not too early. Then slowly dig out the bulbs, remove the soil around them, and then wash them in clean water. Use a sterilized knife to cut the top of the bulb and remove the surrounding side buds. If planting on the ground, choose the planting location. The potted plants need to be prepared with sandy soil, and then plant the separated bulbs to a depth of about 10-15 cm.

1. Time selection

1. Time selection

The time of division should be chosen well. It is best to wait for three to four weeks after the lilies bloom and fail, which is around autumn. The time cannot be too early. If you operate before the flowers bloom, you will damage the bulbs and roots, which will reduce the chance of success.

Lily

2. Dig the rhizome

When the time is right, dig out the soil around it without touching the bulb, preferably with the help of a shovel, and make sure there is some root system. Remove the soil from around the bulbs and wash them in slow-moving water to make sure the top soil is removed.

Lily

3. Cut the bulbs

Sterilize the knife and cut at the top of the bulb, about a centimeter above it. Remove the surrounding lateral buds. Also remove the lateral buds that are not fully grown. Do not leave them on to avoid consuming too much nutrients.

4. Planting by divisions

If you want to plant on the ground, choose a planting location. If you want to plant in a pot, you need to prepare sandy soil with good drainage to ensure a certain degree of air permeability and drainage. It is also rich in humus. Plant the divided bulbs to a depth of about 10-15 cm, which can be adjusted according to the size of the bulbs.