I have an oriental lily I got for my birthday last year, I repotted it this spring and it's come back bigger again (it was pot bound it NEEDED repotting at least. It's a pretty congested big bunch of bulb and didn't want to risk damaging the plant but this will make it easier to separate them this fall :)
Sounds like you have it growing well, - Once they get established, if they are happy, the bulbs get larger and multiply )offsets), so they need repotting and dividing. You be rewarded with more and flowers if it has offsets in a year or two.
@@johnnyAGardening It certainly looks bigger than when I got it, think it had some offsets that were ready to grow for the first time this year. Last year it was beautiful and quite big.
I planted a single Lily plant that my mother gave me last year. This year it came up HUGE and had several smaller ones next to it that actually flowered just from the large one putting out bulbs last year. But they only had a single flower on them maybe two at the most. I'm going to separate them all this year and pack them away in newspaper for the winter and replant them in the spring.
Great video, nice clear instructions. I have around 20 different lily species in my gardens, all in their second year of flowering. Might need to do this in 2 years and offer my neighbours the baby lilies!
I loved this video, great easy to follow instructions, thank you! On a second note, if I live in Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth area, do I need to store the bulbs during the winter, or may I leave them in the ground?
Not overly familiar what your winters are like, although not a bad as further north, SO - It largely depends on the frost you might get in late winter to spring as the new shoots appear also if the ground freezes. If you get heavy frosts at this time, or freezes best to dig them over winter. You could also try digging most of them and leaving a few in an exposed position over next winter and see how they go. My gut feeling is that they will be OK.
In the garden we use some cow manure in late winter and a little bone meal. In pots we use a slow release type fertiliser. We also top dress with a little we compost when we have it.
It’s summer in Indiana. I had a Lilly plant accidentally get chopped off at the ground level. Can I harvest the bulb now to see if there is anything that can be separated and replant? And do I replant right away or does the bulb need to dry?
I live in MN zone 4. With oriental lilies and plan to divide them in the fall. Can the bulbs be replanted right away or do we need to store them over winter? Also, why are the flowers blooming more downward this year?
The drooping flowers often indicate root problems, over watering maybe....and sometimes underwatering. As for transplanting, either replant in early Fall OR if you are at the cold end (close to 3) then replant in spring......
I liked your informative video. I have a question for you, I had 2 Easter lilies planted in a small flower bed for about 3 years were fine and they used to produce very large flowers. This June 2020 I noticed they didn't grow any leaves, and decided to dig them up, then saw the bulbs were totally damaged with holes and saw like very tiny worms (nematodes?!), and had to get rid of them. What is the best way to prevent that from happening again if I want to re-start with new bulbs? I'm in Canada - zone 5. thanks,
Nematodes are difficult to control. chemical methods do exist however they are toxic and generally home gardeners do not use them. You grow a few crops that can be dug into the soil that will help control them. Marigolds, Indian Mustard, Rapeseed and a few others. Solarisation works, you need clear plastic, put this over the soil and as close to the soil surface as possible. (so remove all of the weeds etc first. The edges of the plastic air covered with soil and then in hot weather, the soil temperature rises and will hopefully kill the nematodes. Other than that. Dig the soil over in winter when its really cold. Provide a really healthy soil that has lots of micro-organisms in it will usually help control them. Lots of compost, mulch and green manure. Crop rotation. Removal of infected plants (burn them)
Not sure where you are or how cold it gets. It depends on if you get freezes or just cold. If you get heavy freezes, store them. If not, you can replant them and mulch over them to give them some protection. Hope this helps, if you need more, let us know where you live and what sort of winters..
@@johnnyAGardening I watched your video...live in Chicago and plan to dig up/replant the lilies in my back yard in another location. When would it be the right time to do this?
loved ur video...I just got 2 lily bulbs online..they are healthy bulbs but they have a little stem of previous season which is brownish in colour, should i plant them along with that stem or plant them after removing the stem???does it matter?? plz do reply
Without seeing the bulbs... plant them with the old stem. The old stems usually fall away before they are sold. However in nature they can stay for many months.
As long as the ground isn't frozen you're good. Not sure where in Canada you're at but the best time typically to dig up and replant lilies is the end of Sept. thru the end of Oct. Later into November if the weather is good and the dirt is still workable. Make sure to throw some tomato fertilizer in the hole. (Edit) I'm in zone 4.
how do u know they are ready like you see in the picture? i just bought a small already flowering with what looks like 4 steams peeping out in the same pot. i got this from walmart
If the small stems have just started to appear, then they are about to flower. So let them flowers and then wait for them to die back. Tricky to divide them now without damaging the flower spikes.
Good question - We store Lilium bulbs in the following manner. Lift them and wash the soil off them. Put them on trays to dry just a little. NOT in the sun Any that are damaged or have mould should be discarded or at least stored separately. They should be stored between layers of peat moss (You can coconut coir if you cant get peat moss) They should be kept in a cool dry place. The moisture from the peat moss should be enough. Some growers dust with a fungicide before storing.
They can be grown in tropical areas however they need extra care. You will need a raised garden bed that drains very well to ensure the bulbs do not rot during the wet season. Also good airflow to lower the humidity a little. They are not easy in tropical areas, however it can be done. Maybe try a few to see how it goes. Some species, such as Lilium philippinense are easier that others.
That process is very different to garlic. With Lilies it is called 'Scaling' and it is a fair bit more complicated. We will try to do a video on that one day, although some notes are on B and D Lilies web site. From Scales you are looking at between 2 and 4 years for good flowers depending on the variety.
If it still has flowers and foliage I would wait until they die back and then plant the bulb at around 15cm deep. If you want to plant it now, its a little more difficult however it can be done. Water the plant the night before planting, dig hole the same depth as the height of the soil in the pot. Gently remove the lily with all of the soil in tact around the bulb, take care not to disturb the soil at all, this is the tricky part, and gently plant into the hole without disturbing the soil at all. OR - plant the whole pot in the ground and then dig it up after the lily dies back and then replant the bulb. - This is a much easier way.
Either pick them off, which can work, OR spray with a horticultural soap spray OR make your own spray 2 tsp oil / neem, sunflower, vegetable (optional) - It just makes the spray work a little better. 1tsp eco friendly washing liquid or liquid soap Not the perfumed type and not detergents. 2 1/4 cups (500ml water) Mix them up and put in a spray bottle. If you use the oil, Don't spray on hot days, best sprayed in the evening
I thoroughly enjoyed this video and really appreciate the time and effort you spent teaching us how to do this and explaining it very clearly 😊
I have an oriental lily I got for my birthday last year, I repotted it this spring and it's come back bigger again (it was pot bound it NEEDED repotting at least. It's a pretty congested big bunch of bulb and didn't want to risk damaging the plant but this will make it easier to separate them this fall :)
Sounds like you have it growing well, - Once they get established, if they are happy, the bulbs get larger and multiply )offsets), so they need repotting and dividing. You be rewarded with more and flowers if it has offsets in a year or two.
@@johnnyAGardening It certainly looks bigger than when I got it, think it had some offsets that were ready to grow for the first time this year. Last year it was beautiful and quite big.
I planted a single Lily plant that my mother gave me last year. This year it came up HUGE and had several smaller ones next to it that actually flowered just from the large one putting out bulbs last year. But they only had a single flower on them maybe two at the most. I'm going to separate them all this year and pack them away in newspaper for the winter and replant them in the spring.
Great video, nice clear instructions. I have around 20 different lily species in my gardens, all in their second year of flowering. Might need to do this in 2 years and offer my neighbours the baby lilies!
Thanks for that, its good to leave them for a few years once they get going.
Good one, right to the point. Easy to follow.
Thanks for the tips . Like the way u describe
Thanks for the tips!
Glad you found it useful. Thanks.
Thank you. Have plenty to divide this fall.
Good presentation for sharing. From Saipan CMNI near Guam.
Thanks for that, Saipan looks like a very interesting island, I know nothing about it however I hear it is a popular place with divers.
Great video
Great, I've got Christmas lily and chilean guava in the same spot, hope they can grow peacefully together
They are plants, and will sort things out amicably ...
Great information!!
Enjoyed video found it interesting and informative ..🌱
Thanks for watching.
Great I’m doing this now, it’s mild enough so hop it works.
This applies to daylilies, too? Thank you very much for your helpful video.
I loved this video, great easy to follow instructions, thank you! On a second note, if I live in Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth area, do I need to store the bulbs during the winter, or may I leave them in the ground?
Not overly familiar what your winters are like, although not a bad as further north, SO - It largely depends on the frost you might get in late winter to spring as the new shoots appear also if the ground freezes. If you get heavy frosts at this time, or freezes best to dig them over winter.
You could also try digging most of them and leaving a few in an exposed position over next winter and see how they go. My gut feeling is that they will be OK.
Thanks!
Thanks for replying my question.
Thank you Sir.....Ahh... love Lilies...... Question: What kind of fertilizer can I use to keep my flowering lilies stay as “ pretty as ever?”
In the garden we use some cow manure in late winter and a little bone meal. In pots we use a slow release type fertiliser. We also top dress with a little we compost when we have it.
It’s summer in Indiana. I had a Lilly plant accidentally get chopped off at the ground level. Can I harvest the bulb now to see if there is anything that can be separated and replant? And do I replant right away or does the bulb need to dry?
I had 12 of these last year this year I have 2??? Something dug em up or the rotted I guess im in Tennessee
Most likely rotted, make sure they are well drained.
Sorry if this is a silly question: I know the little bulbs won't flower, but will they produce foliage in summer or just develop roots underground?
They should produce a small amount of foliage.
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I just bought bulb of lilies yesterday and right now is in the middle of June 2020--When exactly should I plant the bulb? Thanks
Depends a little on the climate, however now in temperate areas. Where are you located /
@@johnnyAGardening North Carolina
@@rheaadams1437 I would plant them now. In good sun with perhaps a little afternoon shade. Not to shaded.
I live in MN zone 4. With oriental lilies and plan to divide them in the fall. Can the bulbs be replanted right away or do we need to store them over winter? Also, why are the flowers blooming more downward this year?
The drooping flowers often indicate root problems, over watering maybe....and sometimes underwatering. As for transplanting, either replant in early Fall OR if you are at the cold end (close to 3) then replant in spring......
I liked your informative video. I have a question for you, I had 2 Easter lilies planted in a small flower bed for about 3 years were fine and they used to produce very large flowers. This June 2020 I noticed they didn't grow any leaves, and decided to dig them up, then saw the bulbs were totally damaged with holes and saw like very tiny worms (nematodes?!), and had to get rid of them. What is the best way to prevent that from happening again if I want to re-start with new bulbs? I'm in Canada - zone 5. thanks,
Nematodes are difficult to control. chemical methods do exist however they are toxic and generally home gardeners do not use them.
You grow a few crops that can be dug into the soil that will help control them. Marigolds, Indian Mustard, Rapeseed and a few others.
Solarisation works, you need clear plastic, put this over the soil and as close to the soil surface as possible. (so remove all of the weeds etc first.
The edges of the plastic air covered with soil and then in hot weather, the soil temperature rises and will hopefully kill the nematodes.
Other than that.
Dig the soil over in winter when its really cold.
Provide a really healthy soil that has lots of micro-organisms in it will usually help control them. Lots of compost, mulch and green manure.
Crop rotation.
Removal of infected plants (burn them)
Hi...is there a certain time when this can or should not be done?
Same question. I didn’t hear that topic in the video.
So when I dig them up do I need to store them throught winter on cold and dried place or I can just put them emidiately in fall?
Not sure where you are or how cold it gets. It depends on if you get freezes or just cold. If you get heavy freezes, store them. If not, you can replant them and mulch over them to give them some protection. Hope this helps, if you need more, let us know where you live and what sort of winters..
@@johnnyAGardening I'm in Europe zone 7 so I will try this winter to do that (sometimes here is colder). Thank you on this video.
@@johnnyAGardening I watched your video...live in Chicago and plan to dig up/replant the lilies in my back yard in another location. When would it be the right time to do this?
@@annamhorn2612 Usually lifted and divided in fall.
can you store them over winter and replant them in the spring?
How long do you have to wait before you can replant them?
As long as the soil is well drained you should be able to replant them straight away. What is your climate ?
loved ur video...I just got 2 lily bulbs online..they are healthy bulbs but they have a little stem of previous season which is brownish in colour, should i plant them along with that stem or plant them after removing the stem???does it matter?? plz do reply
Without seeing the bulbs... plant them with the old stem. The old stems usually fall away before they are sold. However in nature they can stay for many months.
ok i planted them with that previous brownish stem...how many days will it take to develop new shoot??
Hi when I replant the best time In Canada
As long as the ground isn't frozen you're good. Not sure where in Canada you're at but the best time typically to dig up and replant lilies is the end of Sept. thru the end of Oct. Later into November if the weather is good and the dirt is still workable. Make sure to throw some tomato fertilizer in the hole. (Edit) I'm in zone 4.
how do u know they are ready like you see in the picture? i just bought a small already flowering with what looks like 4 steams peeping out in the same pot. i got this from walmart
If the small stems have just started to appear, then they are about to flower. So let them flowers and then wait for them to die back. Tricky to divide them now without damaging the flower spikes.
Johnny, when is the best time to dip up Madonna lilies and transplant them elsewhere? Please advise. Thank you.
Really any time that they are dormant. So autumn/fall, winter into spring depending on the climate. NOT winter if you live in a really cold zone.
Dear Johnny, many thanks for your quick response. My wife is very appreciative.
How should I store the bulbs that I dig up? I live in zone 5 in the northeast US and we have been warned of a very cold and snowy winter ahead.
Good question - We store Lilium bulbs in the following manner.
Lift them and wash the soil off them.
Put them on trays to dry just a little. NOT in the sun
Any that are damaged or have mould should be discarded or at least stored separately.
They should be stored between layers of peat moss (You can coconut coir if you cant get peat moss)
They should be kept in a cool dry place.
The moisture from the peat moss should be enough.
Some growers dust with a fungicide before storing.
What was the variety of lily that you dug up?
Lilium longiflorum. Very tough and drought tolerant.
Hi, Sir. Will this kind of plant/flower also grow in the tropics, for example, Philippines?
They can be grown in tropical areas however they need extra care. You will need a raised garden bed that drains very well to ensure the bulbs do not rot during the wet season. Also good airflow to lower the humidity a little. They are not easy in tropical areas, however it can be done. Maybe try a few to see how it goes. Some species, such as Lilium philippinense are easier that others.
Thanks, Sir, for the informative reply.
Can those large bulbs themselves be divided up, similar to garlic?
That process is very different to garlic. With Lilies it is called 'Scaling' and it is a fair bit more complicated.
We will try to do a video on that one day, although some notes are on B and D Lilies web site.
From Scales you are looking at between 2 and 4 years for good flowers depending on the variety.
Can you tell me how deep should I plant the little bulbs?
The small bulblets, we plant them with around 3 - 4 cm (around 1 inch ) of soil (compost) over the them.
I was given a potted lily plant on Easter and was told it can be replanted into the ground. How is this done?
If it still has flowers and foliage I would wait until they die back and then plant the bulb at around 15cm deep. If you want to plant it now, its a little more difficult however it can be done. Water the plant the night before planting, dig hole the same depth as the height of the soil in the pot. Gently remove the lily with all of the soil in tact around the bulb, take care not to disturb the soil at all, this is the tricky part, and gently plant into the hole without disturbing the soil at all.
OR - plant the whole pot in the ground and then dig it up after the lily dies back and then replant the bulb. - This is a much easier way.
Thank you for the info, also for giving me different options.
What do you do to get rid of Lilie Bugs?
Either pick them off, which can work, OR spray with a horticultural soap spray OR make your own spray
2 tsp oil / neem, sunflower, vegetable (optional) - It just makes the spray work a little better.
1tsp eco friendly washing liquid or liquid soap Not the perfumed type and not detergents.
2 1/4 cups (500ml water)
Mix them up and put in a spray bottle.
If you use the oil, Don't spray on hot days, best sprayed in the evening
@@johnnyAGardening Thanks! Will give that a try.
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When is the best time to do it - spring or fall? Thank you.
We suggest dividing in fall.
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How many full size bulbs lily bulbs make a year
Generally they will split into several smaller bulbs every few years, no real set number. We divide ours every 3 -4 years.
Sir is it summer flowers?
Late spring to summer depending on the climate.
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are these oriental lily bulbs?
From memory, Lilium longiflorum or a close hybrid. Technique works with almost all lilies including Asiatics, Orientals, Orienpets etc.
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Great video