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How to grow oil spot lily

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Fertilizer and water management of oil spot lily

Cultivation medium and container for oil spot lily

Oil-spot lily is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family, which is relatively niche in the current market. Its silver-green leaves have many irregular spots, so how to grow oil-spotted lily?

Oil spot lily temperature and light

Temperature and light of oil-spotted lily

The suitable temperature for the growth of oil-spotted lily is about 20-30℃. When the temperature is lower than 10℃, it will stop growing. Therefore, insulation work must be done in winter to survive the winter safely.

Oil-spot lily prefers a growing environment with sufficient light. Light is closely related to growth form. The more sufficient light, the shorter and fatter the plant will be. If the light is insufficient, the plant will become leggy. During the maintenance process, you can judge whether the light supply is sufficient by observing the new leaves. If the new leaves are wider than the old leaves and lighter in color, it means that the plant is not getting enough light and needs to be moved to a place with more sunlight in time.

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Fertilizer and water management of oil-spot lily

Oil-spotted lilies do not have high requirements for fertilizer and water. Generally, as long as enough base fertilizer is added when repotting, there is basically no need to apply additional fertilizer.

Oil-spot lily is a bulbous root. Water it so it is "dry and wet". Just keep the pot soil basically moist. Control the amount of water and avoid water accumulation in the pot. When the temperature is high in summer, you can water it every two days, or use spray to increase the humidity of the surrounding air. You can also judge whether to water by observing the growth of the leaves. If the leaves of the oil-spotted lily look a little drooping, not as upright as before, and the color of the leaves is dull, you can water it appropriately.

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Cultivation substrate and container of oil-spotted lily

Choose well-drained soil for planting, and it is best to choose wide and shallow pots for potted plants. It should be noted that as the plant grows, many side buds will grow, causing overcrowding, blocking each other, affecting light and causing leggy growth. Therefore, it is best to divide the plant regularly to maintain a beautiful plant shape.

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How to propagate oil-spot lily

There are two main methods of propagating oil-spot lilies: division and sowing. Generally, the former is chosen, which can be done in spring, summer, and autumn. Carefully separate the oil-spot lilies from the bulbs, and cut off old and dead leaves before planting. Can. Sowing can be done when the flowers are blooming, and you can use a brush to help pollinate them. When the seeds are mature, collect them and sow them on a well-drained medium. After the seedlings germinate, they will grow fat stems.