Taking Care of Your Own Easter Lily

The Easter lily is also known as Lilium longiflorum has originated in the southern islands of Japan. In the 1880s the beautiful flowers plant was shipped to the United States through Bermuda. During the First World War soldier named Louis Houghton hybrid lilly bulbs brought to Oregon and gave them out to friends and neighbors. Once imports of flour from Japan was stopped during the Second World War, many U.S. citizens began their hobby plants to sell to the public, given the sudden rise in prices. This began the increased availability in the lily in the United States and its popular use began.

The Easter lily is not only popular with the celebration of Easter. In fact it is a great flower for weddings, birthdays, get well and to say to say I love you. This flower is an amazing creature she has made the test of time and several wars.

When searching for these flowers you can find them in most florists in the right time of year and on many online suppliers. In fact, the Easter lily is a popular plant for fundraising. There are many fundraisers that the Easter lily as the flower of choice, such as some religious education associations and foundations, such as the Boy and Girl Scouts. Life lilies are the most popular. It shows a symbol of hope and beauty and can often be directly sent to the buyer of the local florist.

The Easter lily remains the best in a temperature not higher than 65 degrees F. Placing the plants in a design will certainly cause you issues and expose them to heat and dry air. The kitchen is not an ideal location for them because the appliances in the kitchen postponed a dry heat. They do not do well in direct sunlight and do very well around windows with bright daylight.

The soil should remain moist but well drained and not soggy. To achieve this you need to water the plant in the sink until the water comes out the bottom of the pot. This should allow enough water to keep the plant happy and not drown. Fertilization should occur at approximately every six weeks. If you decide to make your Easter lily plants can do this in a garden in the sun with excellent drainage. With these tips you should thrive lilies.