Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000861
11/12/99
Lilium - Easter Lily, Forced Hardy Lily
Type: house plant
Comments: Precooled lily bulbs are forced for late winter
or spring bloom. A sunny growing area is necessary.
Water when the soil surface is dry and avoid dryness
during the early stages of growth. No fertilizer is
required before flowering, then fertilize regularly until
the leaves yellow. Ideal temperatures are 60 to 65
degrees during the day and 55 to 60 degrees at night.
Pre-cool bulbs by putting them in a plastic bag with moist
peat moss and refrigerating them at 40 degrees for 6
weeks. After cooling, they may be potted up for the 5 to
8 week forcing period. After flowering, water and
fertilize until the leaves turn yellow. Plant bulbs
outside, 4 inches deep, in a sunny location once growth
has matured and the weather warmed.
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