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- Q.Hello, I Have A Black Lilly Plant! I Planted The Bulb Last March And It Grew Up And Was Very Healthy During The Summer. After The - summer I had to change the pot cause the first one was very small . Now all the leaves are ...
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Ashnight67 on
July 31, 2018
Victoria BC CanadsQ.How to get rid of persistant aphids
I grow lilies in pots on my patio. They're the only thing I grow and I love them. Over the last 3 or 4 years I've noticed that when. They start to grow in early spring every year, they are already infested with what I think are aphids (small, green, occasionally flying bugs). How do I stop this cycle? Should I remove all the bulbs and change out the soil? Is there anything to do to the bulbs?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 31, 2018
Certified ExpertA.There are many ways to get rid of aphids, naturally. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
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July 31, 2018A.What is confusing/frustrating me is that it seems like the aphids are growing with the bulbs? Like, as soon as there is a small amount of green growth, there are also bugs (black at first, green later in the summer)
It seems like the bugs are growing in the ground? I help the plats by washing them down, or usuing safers soap. But what I really want is to try to fix it from the start, rather than just dealing with the bugs once my lilies are all grown...
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
August 30, 2018Q.after care of lilies
When do you cut back the lilies after they bloom, and how deep do you plant the new bulbs?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
August 30, 2018A.It is best to leave the plant alone while leaves are rebuilding the bulb. Flowering is hard work for a plant! When the leaves start to fade or turn yellow, it is OK to dig the bulbs. You will notice there are new "bulblets" that you can allow to remain with the main bulb for a larger plant or separate and replant to increase numbers. It will need at least one whole season on its own to reach blooming size. More info here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/propagating-an-asiatic-lily-plant.htm
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September 23, 2018
LondonQ.Hello, I have a black Lilly plant! I planted the bulb last March and it grew up and was very healthy during the summer. After the
summer I had to change the pot cause the first one was very small . Now all the leaves are turning into yellow. How can I save my plant ?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 24, 2018
Certified ExpertA.As a member of the lily family, it will need a yearly dormancy. This means sustained temperatures around 45F or roughly 7C for several weeks to a couple of months. Even if the cool temps are not met completely, they will still need to remain dry for the dormancy. Only a small spoonful of water on occasion will be plenty.
The better option will be forcing dormancy.
This article will help to force dormancy, and store the plants for winter: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm
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September 25, 2018Q.Hot weather Lily
I recently purchased a lily but do not know it's name or details about it...apparently it will bloom year round in SW Florida with a small purple flower but I want to search about it's care..can you tell me what kind it is ?
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 26, 2018A.The Variegated Sweet or Zebra Iris belongs to an ancient group that was the ancestor to our modern Tall Bearded Iris. They are tough, deer resistant, drought tolerant, long-lived and resistant to borers and disease.
Hardy, spring-flowering, rhizomatous-rooted bulb — Fragrant, pale lavender-blue flowers and striking, white-edged leaves
Habit: Flower spikes grow to 4-feet high and stand of foliage spreads to 3-feet wide
Culture: Plant in well-drained garden loam and full sun to part shade
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3 through 10Enjoy! I grow this Iris in zone 4 and it's beautiful foliage adds so much interest to the garden!
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hdesouza193 on
February 20, 2019
EN3 5ETQ.How to get rid of lily beetles permanently
I live in Enfield, love lilies but get lots of these bright red beetles.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 20, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Can you include photos? There are many beetles that match that description, and I am not quite familiar with the insects of your country. For now, this collection of articles will help you to craft your own pest control: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic
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deborah walter on
April 4, 2019
93427Q.can I add more dirt to my 5 year old lilies in pots, and if so when?
The dirt is about 8 inchs from the top of the pot and the lilies are 4 inchs high. I am a landscaper and designer so my description is accurate.
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2019A.You won't want to add soil to the top, I would lift the lily's and add soil to the pot itself. A soil refresh without changing the pot.
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Kscott162 on
April 5, 2019
York,pa. Zone 5Q.Why doesn’t my cake Lily get flowers just leaves
The leave are very pretty and healthy but I want flowers.quite qq
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2019A.Can you verify the type of plant you are referencing? We are not familiar with 'Cake Lily'.
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