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Lily.
Lilium
Pronunciación LIL-ee-um
También se conoce como Lilies, Lily
Lilies are elegant, bulbous perennials known for their large, fragrant blooms. They add a touch of sophistication to any garden bed or container. Most varieties thrive in sunny spots with well draining soil.
De un vistazo
- Care level
- Moderate
- Plant type
- Bulbous perennial
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Indoor light
- bright-indirect
- Water
- Every 5 to 10 days
- Mature size
- 60 to 180 cm
- Growth rate
- medium
- Hardiness
- USDA 4 to 9
- Bloom time
- Early to late summer
Cuidados
Plant bulbs in a spot with good drainage to prevent rot. Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid letting the bulbs sit in water. Watch for aphids or lily beetles that may damage the foliage.
- Watering
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
- Feeding
- Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growth phase.
- Pruning
- Cut back stems after the foliage has turned yellow and died.
- Repotting
- Repot when bulbs become overcrowded to maintain vigor.
- Soil
- Loamy, well draining soil
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic to neutral
- Temperature
- -10 to 30°C
- Humidity
- 40 to 60%
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
- Lifespan
- Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.
- Fragrance
- strong
- Deer and rabbits
- low
Señales de que necesita trasplante
- Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
- Stunted growth compared to previous years.
- Bulbs becoming crowded and pushing out of the soil.
Seguridad
- People
- All parts of the plant are considered toxic if ingested, potentially causing stomach upset.
- Pets
- Lilies are highly toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure if ingested.
- Children
- Keep bulbs away from small children as they can be mistaken for onions and are toxic if eaten.
- Contact allergens
- Handling the foliage or bulbs can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Airborne allergens
- The heavy pollen produced by many lily varieties can trigger sneezing or allergic reactions in some people.
- Edibility
- Lilies are highly toxic to cats and should never be consumed by humans or pets.
Cómo identificarla
- Large, showy, trumpet shaped flowers
- Prominent stamens with heavy pollen
- Lance shaped leaves along stems
- Grows from scaly, underground bulbs
- Height
- 0.6 to 1.8m
- Spread
- 0.2 to 0.45m
- Leaves
- green, deciduous
- Flowers
- white, pink, yellow, orange, red, 10 to 25cm
Problemas frecuentes
- Lily Beetle — Bright red beetles that can quickly defoliate plants.
- Botrytis Blight — A fungal infection causing brown spots on leaves and flowers.
Cómo cultivarla
- Propagation
- division, bulb scales, seed
- When to plant
- spring, autumn
- Overwintering
- Cut back dead foliage after the first frost. Apply a layer of mulch to protect the bulbs from extreme temperature fluctuations.
- In containers
- Lilies grow well in containers, provided you use a pot at least 12 inches deep with excellent drainage.
Bulb Division
- Dig up the clump after the foliage has died back in autumn.
- Gently separate the small bulblets from the main bulb.
- Replant the bulblets at the same depth as the parent bulb.
Plant low growing perennials around the base of your lilies to keep their roots cool and shaded.
Buenas compañeras
Mantenla lejos de
- Lily Beetle — This pest can destroy the foliage and flowers of lilies.
Especies parecidas
- Daylily — Often confused with true lilies but belong to a different family.
- Tulip — Another popular bulbous plant that shares similar planting requirements.
Ciencia
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Genus
- Lilium
- Order
- Liliales
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Native range
- Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
- Conservation
- Most garden lilies are cultivated hybrids, but some wild species are protected due to habitat loss.
Lilies thrive in well drained soils and often grow in woodland clearings where they get dappled sunlight.
- Value to wildlife
- nectar source
- Pollinators
- bees, moths, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Uses
- ornamental garden plant, cut flower
A lo largo del año
Indicadores ecológicos
- Soil reaction
- 6/9
- Light
- 6/9
- Moisture
- 5/9
- Salinity
- 2/9
- Temperature
- 5/9
- Nutrients
- 6/9
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
Lo que más preguntan
- Are lilies safe for cats?
- No, lilies are extremely toxic to cats and even small amounts can cause kidney failure.
- When should I plant lily bulbs?
- Plant them in the fall or early spring before the ground warms up.
De dónde viene el nombre
The name comes from the Latin lilium, which was derived from the Greek leirion. It has been used to describe these iconic flowers since antiquity.
Bueno saberlo
- Lilies grow from bulbs that are actually modified leaves.
- They are not true lilies if they belong to the Hemerocallis genus, which are daylilies.
- Ancient Greeks believed lilies were created from the milk of Hera.
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