Friday, October 12, 2012

Taking Care of Your Own Easter Lily

The Easter lily is also known as Lilium longiflorum has its origin in the southern islands of Japan. In the 1880s the beautiful flowered plant was shipped to the United States by way of Bermuda. During the First World War soldier named Louis Houghton hybrid of lilly bulbs placed 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 increase in the availability of the lily in the United States and its popular use began.

The Easter lily is not only popular for 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 a wonderful creature that she has made the test of time and multiple wars.

When searching for these flowers can be found at most florists in the right time of year and at many online retailers. In fact, the Easter lilly is a popular plant for fundraising. There are many fundraisers that the Easter lily as the flower of choice, as some religious education associations and foundations such as the Boy and Girl Scouts. Living lilies are the most popular. Showing a symbol of hope and beauty, and can often be sent directly to the buyer from the local florist.

The Easter lily is best kept at a temperature not higher than 65 degrees F. Placing the plants in a design will surely 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 full sun and do very well near bright windows with natural light.

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

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