Our protagonist today is a genus of bulbous plants that blooms very early, even if the weather is good, it can welcome the new year. His name is Lilium, more popularly known as lily, and includes more than a hundred different species, each more interesting and beautiful.
It inhabits the temperate regions of Europe, America and Asia, due to it can be grown in a wide variety of climates from all over the world, and hassle-free!
Liliums are bulbous that should be planted in late summer, at a recommended distance of about ten to twenty centimeters between one and the other. If you want to achieve a more natural effect if possible, a more attractive pot, they can be planted a little closer together without problems.
For proper care, it will be placed in a location exposed to the sun most of the day. And if we want to increase the amount of flowers, nothing like put some organic compost, such as vermicompost, as soon as the bulb begins to sprout. This way it will grow stronger and will not hesitate to bring out more and more beautiful flowers.
One of the main uses of Lilium is for cut flowers. Its clusters last for several days, in addition, bridal bouquets with their flowers are very popular, which are scented in most species. It is also an ideal plant to give to someone since ... who does not like lilies? They are easy to care for and beautiful, perfect for making us smile every morning.
It can be grown both in soil and in pot, using a substrate that facilitates water drainage. It is a resistant plant, which will appreciate being watered once or twice a week depending on the weather. Although it is not often attacked by pests, aphids and spider mites should be watched, especially if temperatures are warm and the environment is dry. Both pests can be prevented and / or treated with Neem oil or specific insecticides.