Lilies are loved by many housewives and chosen to decorate the home space thanks to their luxurious beauty and strong fragrance. However, lilies are also very easy to wilt quickly, buds fall out or pluck pollen if not cared for regularly and properly.
Accordingly, housewives can apply some of the following secrets to help lilies be bright and colorful for a long time.
Early removal of pistil
The important and optimal secret is to remove the stigmas (pollen pockets) as soon as the flowers bloom. When the stigmas ripen, they will consume a lot of nutrients for the pollination process, making the petals easily wither quickly.
Early removal of pistils not only helps lilies stay fresh longer, but also prevents pollen from falling down, making furniture or floors very easily stained and difficult to clean.
Branch and leaf pruning techniques
Before planting lilies in the vase, trim the base of the branch diagonally at a 45-degree angle to help quickly absorb water. Housewives should also pay attention to completely removing the leaves to avoid prolonged soaking in the water vase. This is the reason why lilies are very susceptible to rot, bacteria develop and wilt.
Check water and flower display location
Lilies should prioritize using filtered water or water mixed with a little sugar, a few drops of lemon juice to help provide nutrition and inhibit bacteria. Housewives should also avoid placing flower vases in houses with high sunlight, near heat-emitting devices or strong drafts. A cool and airy environment with stable temperature will be an ideal condition to help lilies show off their color persistently.
Clean the tank and change water periodically
The habit of changing water daily every morning will help remove grease and bacteria clinging to the base of the lily branch. Each time you change water, you should cut about 1cm more of the old base so that the water in the bottle is always clean and does not cause unpleasant odors to the family's living space.
