Saving Your Easter lily

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1. LINDA STEARNS - April 15, 2005 at 9:55 am

   WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO MOVE AN ALREADY PLANTED EASTER LILLY TO A NEW LOCATION?

   If your lily has started to grow, it is best to leave it where it is unless you don’t have a choice. A better time would be after it has finished blooming and the stem has died back(mark the spot or you might not find it), sometime in the fall.

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2. Michele - February 28, 2006 at 7:43 pm

   I purchased an easter lilly last year. After it had bloomed I put it outside still in the pot. We live in Hawaii but I have it in a shady spot and it has sprouted many new shoots. Can I separate them without killing them?

   Yes, you can separate them, actually they are bulblets that develop at the base of the mother bulb. Do it while they are small and have some roots.

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3. Stephanie - April 4, 2006 at 3:47 pm

   I have never had an Easter lilly before and I think I jumped the gun. I didn’t research first like I should have. I bought the plant and then brought it home and planted it outside. Will it still survive or should I dig it back up and keep it inside until it has finished flowering and then plant it outside?

   It depends on how cold it gets where you live. They like temperatures of 60-65 during the day and 50 at night. Lower temps can deteriorate the flower but will not kill the plant (as long as the bulb doesn’t freeze). After being indoors nice and cozy, the lily will need to acclimate to the new environment outdoors. Unless you expect freezing temperatures I wouldn’t dig it up. Transplanting it again can do more harm than good.

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4. Joy - April 17, 2006 at 6:44 am

   Hi, I just purchased my first Easter lilies today.I live in south FL (80’s in the day and 70’s at night) do I leave them in the pots they came in or replant in another pot or the soil? How often do I water? do I keep them indoor or outdoor? Any other helpful advise for my region? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

   You can leave them in a pot until the lily is done blooming, then let it die back(turn brown) or plant it outdoors in your garden. Put it in an area where the feet are in the shade and head in the sun. Water regularily. It will die back and should rebloom next summer. Sometimes if you’re lucky, it may rebloom even this year. They are hardy zone 4-9 and Florida falls right in the area.

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5. Barbara - April 18, 2006 at 1:29 pm

   How much sun/water does my lilly require? Not all buds have blossomed. Other info. very helpful.

   Bright indriect sun is all they need, if the buds are a pale green/white color they should eventually open. Water when the pot feels light or the top 2 inches are dry. Be careful not to overwater or let it stand in water. They do not like wet roots.

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6. Ms. Missy williams - April 19, 2006 at 6:58 am

   Reblooming Easter lily
   I received an Easter Lily for a gift and i do not have a yard to plant it in. I live in Arizona and it is hot here in the summer and the coldest it gets in the winter is 45-50 degrees at night day 85-90/ summer 95-100 degrees night and daytime it gets 110-120 degrees. Please help i really would like to know step by step how to keep it and store it until next year after it dies completely out. Right now i have 3 flowers left and it is beautiful and healthy. after they die what do i do? As i said i have no yard or basement i live in an apartment. Please help if you can i really love this plant. Thanks much Missy!

   After your flowers die let the plant die back till all that is left is a brown stalk. At this point you should have a replenished lily bulb in the pot. Store in a cool place(refrigerator) until ready to plant. Prior to planting the bulbs should be chilled in temperatures of 40-50 degrees for 4-6 weeks. The precooled bulbs can be then planted in pots late Nov./early Dec. for Easter bloom.

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7. Anne - July 2, 2006 at 4:18 pm

   I live in NYC and placed my Easter lily outside on my terrace in the original pot in May after the flowers had faded. It is in the morning sun and has been watered regularly. The stalk is now brown; however, there are two plants coming up on each side of the stalk. What I should do next. I am new at gardening and unfortunately need step by step instructions. I thank you in advance for your help.

   Now that the main stem has died back, you can cut it off. Let the new sprouts grow and they will eventually nature and should also be allowed to dieback in order to replenish the bulb. Store the bulb in a cool place 60-65F until ready to plant. Prior to planting the bulbs should be chilled in temperatures of 40-50 degrees for 4-6 weeks. The precooled bulbs can be then planted in pots late Nov./early Dec. for Easter bloom. Planting them outdoors in the ground is much simpler.

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8. Lily Newbie, Houston, TX - August 31, 2006 at 2:12 pm

   I kept the easter lily I bought this year in the balcony in an 8 inch pot. Now the leaves are finally turning yellow in August. I also noticed there are 4 to 5 green bulblets along the soil line. I am wondering if I can leave the pot as it is after the stem died back and wait for next year’s bloom or do I need to dig it up and remove the bulblets and plant them in separate pots? Thank you for your advice!

   Since you can’t plant it in the ground, I would leave the bulblets in the pot for the winter and keep them growing. You can separate them in the spring into small pots for new plants which will bloom in several years otherwise leave them with the mother plant until they get larger.

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9. Ariel Corrado, FL - November 2, 2006 at 11:02 pm

   It’s November and my easter lily is starting to grow, is this good or bad? Should I try and chill it and plant it later?

   Easter lilies are planted in late November/December for Easter blooming. Yours is done resting and is ready to go. In order to slow down the growth for a month, put your lily in a cool place with temperatures around 40 degrees. This will give it more time to develop a root system. In December take it out and place it in a sunny spot, with temperatures of 65 degrees. Timing an Easter lily to bloom at the right time can be tricky but with a lilttle luck, it will bloom in spring.

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10. Kennie - April 18, 2007 at 7:51 pm

    I live in Arizona where the summers are scortching, I was just given two easter lily plants. Is it safe to plant them outside, or do I need to do something different.

    Easter lilies need a winter cooling period of 1000 hrs or around 9 wks with temperature around 40-45 degrees F. Plant them in a shaded area at the same level as they were growing in the container.

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11. jaime - June 13, 2007 at 9:54 am

    I would like to heard your comments and advice about growing Easter Lily from seeds.
    Actually, need all your knowledge and experiences on this procedure for pot flowers and for cutting flower.
    Thank you……..

    Here are some links that you can try for more detailed information on growing lilies from seed to flower http://www.plantlilies.com/read/seeding.pdf and http://www.lilies.org/resources.html. Hope this helps.

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12. ron maracle - April 2, 2008 at 12:11 am

    we built a four season room onto our house. our easter lily did wonderful there. we would like to keep it a house plant. should i repot it into a bigger pot now and continue to water until leaves turn brown, then cut it back to soil level. i am hoping it will continue to grow in this room without having to take the bulbs out, please advise. thanks

    You don’t need to repot it at this time. After your flowers die, continue to water and fertilize letting the plant die back until all that is left is a brown stalk. This process may take all sumer. At this point you should have a replenished lily bulb. Cut off the stalk to soil level and store the bulb in a cool dark place until ready to replant. Keep the bulb slightly moist at all times, they should not be allowed to dry out like other bulbs. Prior to repotting the bulbs should be chilled in temperatures of 40-45F degrees for 6 weeks (approx 1000 hrs). The precooled bulbs can then be planted in pots late Nov./early Dec. for Easter bloom. It’s much easier to plant them outdoors-you will have better sucess at reblooming.

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13. Uncle Jake - April 4, 2008 at 5:34 am

    How to store lily bulbs
    The comment made often is… you now have a replenished bulb, so now store in a cool dry place… can we dig up the bulb and store it by itself in a brown paper bag like we do gladiola bulbs, or do we need to let it in the soil??

    A lily bulb needs to be stored slightly moist– too wet will rot the bulb. It cannot be allowed to dry out as that will kill the bulb. To store the bulb wrap it in moist paper or moistened peat moss or sawdust and place in a ventilated bag-like the mesh bags they use for oranges or onions and keep it in a cool dark place. Periodically, check the bag to make sure it doesn’t dry out. The other alternative is to leave it potted and store in the frig.32-35F away from fruits and veggies. See stargazer lily storage Q for additional info.

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14. ivor simmonds - April 16, 2008 at 11:39 am

    IN STORING AMARYILLIS BULBS IN THE LATE FALL, CAN THEY BE PUT IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO SLOW THEM DOWN FROM STARTING TO BUD IN THE SPRING,?
    Thank you.

    A refrigerator may be too cold for your amaryllis bulb since it needs to be stored at 40-45F in a cool, dry, dark environment. It is a tender bulb and doesn’t require a cooling period lilke some other bulbs. Temperature too low will kill the bulb-that is why it is stored indoors for the winter in colder climates. It can be left in the ground in warmer climates. I store mine in the basement until I’m ready to get it started, then I water it and put it in a warm room (70F). It should not start to grow until you begin to water it. A cool closet will also do the trick.

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15. Ray - June 1, 2008 at 10:47 am

    I read all the suggestions which tell me a lot of what I must do for my Lilly. However, this is after I’m left with a brown stalk! I have continued to water the pot which has lain indoors throughout at 70F. I live in an apartment so can’t plant outside. I live in southern Ontario, with north facing floor to ceiling window. Would appreciate all help in re-blooming my beautiful Lillies. Thanks!

    Hi Ray
    Stop watering. Cut off the brown stalk and store the bulb in a cool place 60-65F in the pot, watering only occasionally to keep it slightly moist. Prior to planting , chill the bulbs in temperatures of 40-50 degrees (frig)for 4-6 weeks.. The precooled bulbs can be then planted in pots late Nov./early Dec. for Easter bloom

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16. Billie - June 11, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Can I prune my Easter lilies that have gotten 5 feet tall? If so, how short and if I plant the pruned stalk, will it root? I am in Louisiana and have very tall Easter & Asiatic lilies that I would like to prune. They are way too tall for my flower bed. Also, can I plan the seed pods that have developed after the flowers died? THANKS!

    Hi Billie,
    If you cut off the stalk before it blooms then you will not get any flowers this year. You can cut it back after blooming but it is best to leaves the plant and let it die back on its own. Even though it may seem unsightly, the taller the stalk the more nutrients you’ll have to “recycle” back into the bulb which in turn will produce a larger bulb or even additional bulbs. The pruned stalk will not root. You can plant the seeds from the pod once they are ripe. Wait for the pod to turn brown. For info on starting seeds look in the Stargazer lily questions, there are detailed instructions.

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17. Pat - June 27, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    My mother passed away 2 weeks ago before her beautiful white lily bloomed (14 in all). I want to dig it up and plant it on her grave this fall. Can I dig it up now and transplant it in my garden until I visit her grave in October to plant it there? What steps should I take? Thank you for your help.

    Hi Pat
    My condolensence on the lost of your Mother. If you can leave the lily where it is until it dies back to the ground. Mark it so you know where it is and dig it up in the fall or once the foliage has turned brown. If you need to transplant it to your garden now, dig up as much of the rootball and carefully transport it in a container to your garden trying not to destroy any roots. After planting, make sure you water and pamper the plant.

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18. Ray - July 19, 2008 at 9:13 am

    I’ve been trying to find some info on Tiger Lillies. I bought a pot same time as my easter lillies. The pot has 3plants, which have now dried down to brown stalks. I s there any way of re-blooming a Tiger Lily? Or should I just throw out the pot & get a new plant next year??

    Hi Ray
    It sounds like yours was an asiatic lily. Plant the lily bulbs in the garden, in a well drained area. It should return and bloom next year.

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19. Ray - July 25, 2008 at 8:43 am

    Thanks for your reply. However, I do not have a garden, only an extremely shaded balcony. Is it possible for the Asiatic Lily to rebloom in it’s pot? Any special tips on how to achieve this?
    Thanks!

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20. AJ - August 11, 2008 at 8:16 am

    Ok I checked out the site and not quite getting the answer I’m looking for. I recently moved into my northwestern home in Washington state and still learning how to garden out here. I have an Easter lily that is in the ground and looks as if it’s been there for a while. It looks heathly but what about when the winter comes? Do I prune it when it dies or do I wait until early spring to do anything to it?

    Hi AJ
    You really don’t have to do anything. The stem will turn brown and die back and the bulb should winter over in the ground. Fertilize after bloom or in the spring with a 4-12-4 or 10-10-10 or mulch with compost or well-rotted manure around the plant.

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21. Pam Carmona - September 6, 2008 at 7:06 am

    I have an Easter lilly that was in a pot when I purchased it. I planted it in the garden – I live in Illinois. The original stalk has turned brown, but it made several new plants, one of which is large and has 3 blooms now. I would like to cut off the flowers to put in a vase for a friend. Is this OK? Will it hurt the plant to cut off the flowers?

    Hi Pam
    How nice for you! You can cut off 1/3 to 1/2 of the flower stem without harming the plant. A little bit of fertilizer in the spring will help rebuild the bulb.

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22. Bill Burt - September 9, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    My Easter Lily died back and I neglected to throw it away. This spring, it was still in its pot in the window and began to grow, quite tall and bloom. Now it is dying back, but it appears to have a number of bulblets up the stem of the lily. One at the base of each leave that has died back. Are these bulblets and what should I do with them to get them to become big lilies?

    Hi Bill
    The bulbs at the base of each leaf are called aerial bulbils. Pick them when they are ripe(brown/black) and replant in a protected raised bed or small pots. They can produce bulbs in 2 years.

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23. tyra arellano - September 21, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    hello! i have a easter lilly. i’m new and have a question? the plant has bloomed and died back. the bottom of the plant has yellow and brown leaves and the top is green but has not produced a flower this year. it did bloom last year,i think i’m taking good care of it but was expecting a new bloom by now? what should i do? thank you.

    Hi Tyra
    Your Easter lilly bloomed last year but not this year. What could have happened is that it did not get enough growth to replenish the nutrients it needed to rebuild the bulb. If your plant is in a container, it is best to plant it outdoors where it can get optimal growing conditions. If it is outdoors, make sure it gets enough sun and fertilize the area in the spring. It’s important to allow the lily to die back because that’s where the nutrients rebuild the bulb come from to .
    If your Easter lily bloomed in the spring, then there’s a good chance that it will not bloom again this year. They bloom naturally once a year in June/July. Sometimes, if your’e lucky, they will rebloom the same year. Keep taking good care of the plant as it is rebuilding the bulb for next years bloom

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24. Ray - September 28, 2008 at 11:36 am

    I’ve kept my Easter Lily moist thru’ it’s dormant stage. Since the bulbs need to be pre-cooled, preferably in the frig, my quesn is if I keep the orig pot in a plastic bag in the crisper in the frig, would the fruit (apples, grapes, pears) I always have in another compartment, still harm the bulbs?? Alternately, with the temperatures here in Toronto at 18Cmax/9Cmin, would it be ok to leave the pot outside on the balcony?
    Also, should I repot the bulbs in fresh soil BEFORE pre-cooling?
    Thanks!

    HI Ray
    I’m not sure if any ethylene gas would leak into the other compartment. Try one of those “green” plastic bags that claim to keep ethylene gas out of vegetables. You can leave it outdoors provided the Easter lily bulb does not freeze (32F). Maybe a styrofoam cooler would work. It needs 40-50F. You can repot it in fresh soil after cooling.

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25. Ray - October 17, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Thanks for your advice. But I need more help, b’cos I noticed the bulb has started reblooming! It’s barely 1/2cm above the soil & green- I have not chilled it at all, & was planning to place the pot in the crisper today! What do I do next??
    Thanks!

    Hi Ray
    Cover the tip with soil and put it in the crisper. The cool temperatures will keep it from growing. The bulbs should be chilled in temperatures of 40-50 degrees for 4-6 weeks and then planted in pots late Nov./early Dec. for Easter bloom.

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26. Ray - December 10, 2008 at 10:59 am

    Once again, thank you for your timely advice! I took the pot out of the crisper today & from the looks of it, the plants seem to be doing ok. There are 2 in the same pot- one is about an inch tall, light green, while the other is white. I have placed the pot near a bright window & hoping for the plants to keep growing! Is there anything else to do for healthy plants & subsequent blooms?

    Hi Ray
    Keep the potted bulbs around 65F and slightly warmer (70F) after Feb. 5. Keep it moist but not wet-don’t let it sit in water . Once the root system is well developed start fertilizing with a 15-0-15 or 20-10-20, if those are not available use a balanced (10-10-10) with micronutrients every 2 weeks up to bud formation. To be on the safe side, I would use 1/2 strength of the recommended dose to avoid over feeding. Here’s a source for more greenhouse growing info.

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27. Ray - January 21, 2009 at 8:31 am

    I’ve faithfully followed all yr advice on re-blooming Easter Lillies & am quite pleased with their growth so far! The plants are now a foot tall, green & healthy from the looks of it. I’ve noticed 4 shoots/single leaves sprouting around the 2 main plants- should I just leave them alone? Or do I separate them? Also, I was wondering when I should hope to see the blooms on the 2 main plants? I’ve used Miracle Gro plant feed just once a week ago – was that too soon?? Thanks again for your helpful hints with all my plants!

    Hi Ray,
    Leave the single leaves, they are most likely bulblets sending out leaves, you can separte them after the plant is done blooming. As the plant continues to matures, you should see some buds forming in the near future.

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28. Wendy - February 1, 2009 at 10:42 am

    I live in Michigan (zone 5). I have some lillies planted that are of sentimental value. They are in memory of my late 11 year old daughter.

    I am moving (same area). Is there any way to dig up the bulbs and take them with me? If so, should I keep in refrigerator till spring, or put in ground?
    Thank you very much.

    HI Wendy
    Dig them out in spring when the soil is workable. A lily bulb needs to be stored slightly moist- too wet will rot the bulb. It cannot be allowed to dry out as that will kill the bulb. To store the bulb wrap it in moist paper or moistened peat moss or sawdust and place in a ventilated bag-like the mesh bags they use for oranges or onions and keep it in a cool dark place. Periodically, check the bag to make sure it doesn’t dry out. The other alternative is to put them in potts and replant them when you move. See stargazer lily storage Q for additional info

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29. Ray - February 24, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    What a wonderful new design! Not that the earlier one was not attractive, but this looks quite savvy!
    Just wanted to let you know that my Lillies are growing furiously, almost at 2ft now. Which means I have to constantly turn the pot so that they don’t completely keel over. I continue to water once a week & fertilise monthly – have yet to see any blooms, but from what I’ve read this may not occur till Summer. Is that right? How tall are these going to get? Should I be staking the plants at some point? As always, I appreciate your advice, which is very helpful.
    Thanks!

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30. Ray - March 26, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Hi,
    My easter lily seems to have stopped growing taller & the leaves at the bottom of the stems have dried & fallen off. I have kept the soil moist & watering once evry 5-7days only, with fertiliser every 2nd watering. What is the general timeline for the plant to bloom? Does it bloom from the top of the plant as I’m not seeing anything there?? Is there any additional care / light / warmth I should be providing to ensure blooms around Easter? Both plants are staked as they were flopping over & I was wondering what else I should be doing. Patience is not my strongest virtue, so do excuse me for the barrage of quesns I send your way – with an apartment full of over 15 varieties of different plants, you are the one common source for all my quereies!
    Thank you for always providing me answers:)

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31. Cindy - April 5, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    I would like to ask you a question… after the lillie blooms there is a big green bulb on the end of the stalk today i opened it up and found black soft seeds can these be planted and would they need to be dryed out?
    thank you very much
    cindy

    The green bulb should be allowed to dry out and turn brown and then the seeds will be ripe enough to plant.

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32. joan - April 12, 2009 at 10:57 am

    after the lillie blooms there is a big green bulb on the end of the stalk today i opened it up and found black soft seeds can these be planted and would they need to be dryed out?

    Do I let them dry out on the stalk or pull them off to dry out? How long/where to dry? When can I plant them? Will this cause the main plant to not reproduce next year? What kind of lily is this, it blooms in february. I’ve had this plant for 12 years and have completely neglected it, apparently it is happy where it is planted. Since I have found something I/soil conditions haven’t managed to kill, I would like to grow more.

    HI Joan
    You need to leave the bulbous seed capsule on the plant to let it ripen. When they turn tan/brown, cut the capsule off and dry them for a few days. You can either sow the seeds fresh (right now) or store them in a paper bag at 41F and sow next spring but germination will not be as good. When a plant is allowed to go to seed it uses up some of its energy but that doesn’t mean it will not bloom again. I don’t know what kind of lily you have.

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33. Jo James - April 17, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    After the blooms have died on my Easter lily and I have planted it outdoors, do I continue to water the plant once the stock has turned brown and cut off? We have drip lines that run year-around as we live in Arizona. We can plug the drip line to the plant if necessary.

    Hi Jo
    Let nature take care of the bulb. I don’t think you have to specially water the bulb or plug a drip line to it. If its planted in a flower bed it should get enough moisture from inccidental watering of other plants.

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34. dbgrannie - May 25, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    I got a Lilly 6 years ago. Put it in a lg pot it has gone wild have about 12 plants. They all have flowers . Some are lg in size, some are tall and thin . What can i do with them? would like to keep all in same pot. How do i make them all thicker.

    HI
    You need to separate the bulbs, if you want fuller and larger plants. It sounds as if you have baby plants and mature plants mixed together. All in one are competing with each other for nutrients and water. After they are done blooming and the foliage has died back separate the large bulbs from the smaller ones and plant them in 2 different pots so the smaller ones will have a chance to get larger.

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35. dbgrannie - May 26, 2009 at 10:08 am

    Thanks for letting me know what to do. I will give it a try.

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36. Ray - June 4, 2009 at 9:51 am

    My easter lily has not re-bloomed at all. Once it grew to about a foot & half tall, it stopped growing. There are 2plants in the pot & while one is a healthy green, the others leaves have slowly wilted, browned & fallen off from the bottom up. Both stalks are green & I contniue to water once a week, fertilising every 3wks or so. Since it is still a little cool at night here in Mississauga, Ont. I have not moved the pot outdoors. Am I correct in presuming there are definitely going to be no blooms this time around? Should i just go throught the entire process again & hope for the best next time?? What else should I do to ensure the darn things bloom for sure?

    HI Ray
    Easter lilies are difficult to rebloom in a container. You’ll have much better success when they are planted in the ground and then they may not bloom for one reason or other. You may not be getting enough light. Indoor light is much lower than the outdoor sun. Also, by fertilizing, you produced a tall healthy plant that didn’t want to bloom. It sounds like it will not bloom this year. You can continue to feed and grow the plant until it dies back and unfortunately have to go through the same process.

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37. Ray - June 17, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    Thanks for your comments; I guess I will have to try it again! However, today I noticed some growth at the base of a few leaves halfway up the plant. What exactly are these? Considering the plant hasn’t bloomed, I am a little bemused by this new growth! Thanks!

    HI Ray,
    The new growth most likely is coming from additional bulblets that the mother bulb may be producing. Let it continue to grow.

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38. Maryann - June 21, 2009 at 8:01 am

    Is there any chance of an Easter lily surviving the winter planted in a southern Vermont garden? Probably zone 4 although we do mulch the garden pretty well. I’ve planted two and they’re really a target for the red bug and its larvae that eat lilies. I’m wondering if this will even be worth the effort.

    Hi Maryann
    You Easter lily should survive in zone 4. In colder regions, plant the bubs 8″ deep and mulch for the winter.

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39. Ray - July 1, 2009 at 8:58 am

    Thanks for your reply- the new growth is now along almost the entire stalk! Am happy to see the new “bulbs” growing quite happily & there are even some now on the 2nd stalk which had browned about 6″ from the top down. Should I be fertilising at all? Or just plain water every 7-10days? Do I leave the bulbs on the stems? How big are they going to grow?

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40. S&J - July 11, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    Is there a garden bug/spider that might attack easter lilies? We have several old 4-5 foot lilies in the garden that bloomed perfectly last year with full green foliage, but this year the green foliage quickly turned brown on the bottom half of most of the stalks, and some of the buds also turned to dead brown before blossoming. We are in Zone 5 in Northern Michigan.

    Hi S&J
    I wouldn’t suspect an insect but more likely a root problem that may be weather related. Older Lily bulbs are more susceptible to rot diseases. Did you have a wet spring?

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41. Eva - July 12, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    I received an Easter lily as a gift last Easter. I have kept it in the original pot indoors, watered it moderately, and it still has the stalk and leaves, although it isn’t as deep green. I am assuming that it will eventually brown and I can clip it down to the base/soil. I am also assuming that for 4-6 weeks, I can put the pot into the fridge and then take it out in November/December and put it in the sunny window and await a beautiful new plant?

    Hi Eva
    Keep fertilizing the plant while its still growing. If all things go well, the bulb should rebloom next year. You will get better results if it is planted in the ground in spring.

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42. Amy - July 24, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    Cutting back lilies
    We moved into a house with lilies in the front garden. My husband recently cut back the stalks (they were dead or dying), but he cut them off nearly to the ground. Will this destroy the bulb or will it still return next summer?

    Hi Amy
    The bulbs should return next year, as long as the lily stalks were dead or yellowed, then all the nutrients were returned to the bulb for next year’s growth.

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43. Ray - July 27, 2009 at 7:21 am

    Thanks for your reply- the new growth is now along almost the entire stalk! Am happy to see the new “bulbs†growing quite happily & there are even some now on the 2nd stalk which had browned about 6″ from the top down. Should I be fertilising at all? Or just plain water every 7-10days? Do I leave the bulbs on the stems? How big are they going to grow?
    All the leaves on the stalk are brown and I’m wondering what my next steps should be?

    Hi Ray
    The new bulbils grow in the leaf axils on the stem. You can take them off when they ripen (turn brown). They should come off easily. Root the bulbils in narrow pots (pans). Plant in moist, well-drained soil and cover with 1/2″ of sand or grit. Grow in a frostfree place through next summer and plant the following autumn. Bulbils will take 3-4 years after autumn planting to bloom.

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44. Ray - August 27, 2009 at 9:59 am

    My lily seems to have a mind of its own! I noticed that not only are the ‘bulbils’ becoming larger, but now they seem to have a growth from the centre; almost like a leaf! I’m watering the plant lightly every 10days, or when the soil looks dry. The stems themselves are almost totally brown, except for these mini bulbs along the stalk.
    Would appreciate if you could advise what is happening with this very intriguing plant, since I have surfed around & can’t find anything related to the strange ongoings.
    Thanks!

    HI Ray
    Sometimes the bulbils will start to grow leaves and even roots. Once mature, they drop off and you can plant them in soil or collect the bulbils and store them in a plastic bag in the frig for a few months . See this site for more info.

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45. Ray - August 31, 2009 at 7:46 am

    Thank you for your response. I will keep an eye on them & am quite excited about growing new plants from these!

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46. Chelsea - October 18, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Planting bublets
    I’m so glad I found this site. I too have noticed a ton of these little “bulblet” thingies growing on my potted easter lily and had no idea what they are. They are bright green and have a little tiny bulb and 5 inch leaves coming off of them. Some even have little roots under the bulb. None of them have turned brown, but several are falling off into the pot. What should I do with these? Just refrigerate them? Or should I plant them in a shallow soil?

    Hi Chelsea
    See above comments to Ray. If you can plant them outdoors in soil. You can also plant them in shallow soil but then you will have to keep them in a frost free place for the winter.

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47. Chelsea - October 20, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Thank you! I saw all of the responses saying to let them turn brown, but these suckers aren’t just like.. little bulbs anymore. They’re little bulbs (maybe an inch across) with about 8 inches of leaves coming out of them and tiny little root balls. So.. I’m supposed to let these ‘die’ (turn brown) before I repot them or should I do it now? They’re really lose. They look like little plants but if you say to wait til they turn brown I will.. sorry, I’m SUPER NEW to gardening. I just feel grateful that a plant in my care actually LIVED let alone reproduced. I want to take good care of its babies!

    Hi Chelsea
    I’m assuming that you live in a colder climate? Time is running out but you can plant them in a protected area in the ground and let mother nature take its course. The lily bulblet will turn brown when the frost hits. The young bulblets are delicate and need pampering so make sure you if you plant them outdoors that you mulch the area after the ground freezes.
    If you don’t want to plant them outdoors then grow them indoors in a sunny window and when then are done (turn brown) store them in the frig (40-45F)or cool spot covered in a plastic bag for 4-6 weeks. Growing them indoors may be the better option for this time of year (late Oct.). Just give them as much light as possible.

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48. Chelsea - October 22, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    Thanks for your reply. I live in Seattle (zone 8b). I also don’t have access to ground planting, only containers. Does any of that make a difference?

    Hi Chelsea
    The bulbs usually grow better outdoors but you can grow them indoors.

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49. Jamie - October 28, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    We have an Easter Lily from this spring and it seems to be fading we live in a cold climate so it is to late to plant it in the ground. It is beginning to turn yellowish, do we need to cut it back and put it in a cool dry place? The people who aren’t really crazy on lots of indoor plants wants this one saved. Thanks for your help.

    Hi Jamie
    Once the stem turns brown, cut it off and store the bulb in soil in the cool, dark place. Be sure that the soil doesn’t totally dry out. They require a dormant period @ 40-50F for 4-6 weeks.

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50. Ray - October 31, 2009 at 8:26 am

    Nothing further has happened with the bulbils- they are still a little green and barely 1/2 a cm in width. The entire stalk is brown and shriveled, and I’ve watered the pot once every 2-3wks. Would it be ok if I place the pot, stem & bulbils et al, in the fridge for 4-6wks right now? I would rather the original plant re-bloom, so would appreciate your urgent response. I am away for about a month and would like to place the pot in the fridge before I leave on Monday.
    Thanks!

    Hi Ray
    Yes, place the whole pot in a plastic bag in the warmest part of the frig. p.s. Cut off the brown stalks.

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51. paulette - November 1, 2009 at 9:19 am

    lily bulbs not blooming
    I just bought my parents property, and there are some easter lilly’s growing in part shade. My mom said they have been planted for atleast 5 or 6 years with no blooms. I cut them all back a year ago. The stalks look great and healthy. Will they ever bloom or should i move them to a different area with better soil and a little more sun?

    Hi Paulette
    If they haven’t bloomed for several years, then its time to move them. They can be too deep in the ground or need more sun and better soil. Be sure to plant them in well drained soil, where “their feet are cool and heads are in the sun”

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52. Ray - December 8, 2009 at 9:12 am

    So I took the pot out of the fridge after 5weeks to repot- there’s no bulb at all, just a bunch of 1/2inch roots that were dried out and flat! I’ve no idea what happened to my poor lily, but I do see that the stalk with a few green bulbils (which I cut off but left it on the soil line)seems to look the same as before. The bulbils are still very tiny, barely 1/2cm across and green- is there anything I should do with them? Or just toss them out with the poor plant?

    Hi Ray
    The lily used up all its energy to bloom and was spent. It may not have had enough nutrients to rebuild itself so it produced bubils to regenerate itself. Many bulbs that are forced in a container will not rebloom unless they are planted outdoors so that they can get the nutrients from the soil to rebuild themselves. The bulbils can be planted in soil in the spring. I would give them to someone to plant in their flower bed. If not toss them.

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53. Ray - December 9, 2009 at 10:39 am

    Thanks. I will plant the bulbils in my sister’s yard in spring. But till then, what do I do with them?

    Hi Ray
    Can you keep them in cold storage @ around 35-40F so they get their cold dormant period. You can put them in the frig in a plastic bag. If you don’t want to deal with pots in the frig, try storing the bulbs outdoors wrapped well in an extra insulated container.

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54. Lauriah - January 6, 2010 at 9:41 am

    Hi
    I received a potted Easter lilies last year as a gift, and when the flowers died back I put the pots outdoors for the summer, and watered it when I watered the rest of my flowers. I really did not expect them to survive…but low and behold I got two stalks in each pot and once summer was over (I live in Nova Scotia) the plants continued to grow and grow over 5 feet, until they now are hitting my ceiling from my kitchen window cupboards!!! The stems are quite spindly, and there is still no sign of flowering yet… Not sure what to do with these plants that have taken over my window space! lol.
    Any ideas on what I can do to make them flower or should I simply cut them down and hope the roots are fine as they flowered the year before? They would never survive winters in this area, so it would have to remain potted, albeit in a larger pot I am guessing? Are these plants poisonous to animals, I’ve caught my cat up on my cupboard twice (Not something she has tried before, so she needs some more schooling, however both times she was sniffing this plant quite interestedly…
    Thank you for your time

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55. Vikki - March 31, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    Hi. I just bought this Easter Lily. It’s beautiful, smells great, has 2 blooms, and 4 more buds left to bloom. Only thing wrong is that it’s whole middle stem is lopsided. The whole plant just bends over completely.
    Can I repot it and help it stay up w/some sticks in the soil? And what should I repot it w/? which kind of soil is best to help it flourish?
    And any other advice on helping out my lily would be greatly appreciated too.
    Thank you for your time.
    Vikki

    Hi Vikki
    If at all possible don’t repot your Easter lily right now-wait until it is done blooming before you do anything. Otherwise your blooms can wilt from being disturbed. Place a stick into the soil and tie it to the stem to help support and straighten the stem. Be careful not to pierce the bulb with the stick. You can also add a good potting soil mix to the pot for additional support. for more info see http://hortchat.com/info/how-to-pick-an-easter-lily

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56. George Gibson - April 7, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    Plant E. lily
    Thanks for the wonderful information.

    I live in Ogden, Utah. Our winter temperatures drop down to near or just below zero deg F once or twice a winter. Can I still plant my easter Lilly bulbs outside? What special precautions should I take to protect the?

    Hi George
    Yes, you can still plant them outside. In colder regions it is recommended that you plant your Easter lily bubls 8 inches deep and heavily mulch over the winter, in case of a hard freeze.

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57. mindy - April 18, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    my easter lilly is in a pot in our house and the flowers have all turned brown and some are even falling off what do i need to do to make the the flowers bloom agian?

    Hi Mindy
    Lily bloom once a year. See the above article on saving your Easter lily. It also tells you what you need to do to get it to bloom next year.

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58. noreen freebairn - April 22, 2010 at 11:26 am

    I have a hard time throwing plants away, so, i replanted my Easter lilies in my yard. They come up year, after year, after year.
    I didn’t do anything special,…… just had the attitude ” if they come up, they come up”

    Good thinking! It’s pretty simple isn’t it.

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59. George Gibson - April 25, 2010 at 6:40 am

    Thanks for the info. I’ll find an appropriate spot and plant when the leaves die back. Usually we have pretty good snow cover (excellent mulch) during the coldest weather but I’ll add extra mulch just in case.

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60. Maryann - April 25, 2010 at 8:21 am

    Red lily leaf beetle
    I planted my lily last year and it is coming up nicely now in southern Vermont with basically no special care. Unfortunately, it is under attack by the red lily-eating bugs. Hopefully, I can keep them under control and we’ll see some blooms late on.

    Hi Maryann
    Is it a red lily leaf beetle. Neem will kill the larvae and beetle. http://www.ehow.com/how_2290701_control-red-lily-leaf-beetles.html

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61. art biscocho - April 26, 2010 at 11:30 am

    Hi,
    I have almost a hundred lilies planted in my yard. They are blooming right now. My question is, do i need to trim it level to the ground when the plants turned yellow, dig out the bulb and replant it again next season or simply leave it on the ground as is until it grow again.
    I live in Southern California.

    Hi Art
    If you are referring to Easter lilies, they can be left in ground to rebloom year after year.They originate from a warm climate. Once you trim the dead stem to ground level, expect to see new growth emerge. Fertilize once a month during active growth. A mulch will help keep the soil moist during the hot summer or consider planting a shallow rooted ground cover as an “organic mulch”.

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62. hettie shutt - June 6, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Dividing lilies
    I have what I believed to be an easter lily that I received as a gift a few years ago. It was planted in the ground and it is coming up every year. It is very full and puts out a huge amount of flowers. It doesn’t grow tall like what you buy in the stores and it has yellow blossoms. Would like to seperate it and plant some of it in another place in the yard. How can I do this?

    Hi Hettie
    It doesn’t sound like an Easter lily. At any rate best time to divide lilies is in early fall or after they are done blooming and foliage has turned yellow/brown. You can also divide in early spring just as they emerge from the soil.

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63. Sue - June 13, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    Easter lilies turned orange?
    I live in Michigan, and for the past ten years after I have planted my white Easter Lillies, when they come up in the spring (June) all the flowers are orange,and not white. Why do they come up orange?

    Hi Sue
    I have no idea. They should be white if they are Easter lilies. Did you plant them in an area where there are orange lilies?

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64. Thomas Brown - June 19, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Easter lily care
    Hi there. My wife got an easter lily with two stalks from her grandfather’s funeral. It was in late March, and it was in full bloom. When she brought it home, we planted it in a pot, and left it indoors until early may when all the frosts were over. It has turned brown and yellow down to about an inch or 2 from the soil. Today we decided to plant it beside our house, at about 2 feet from it. There, it will get 2-3 hours of direct sunlight in the morning, and the rest of the day shade from a tree, and the house. We live in Northern Indiana, and have very harsh winters. We planted it about 6 inches deep in the soil. I just wanted to know what we should do now? Do we cut it down to the green, or leave it alone? How do we prepare it for winter? I don’t want it to die, because it is pretty special to my wife. So any information you can give us would be greatly appreciated! It’s no near any down spouts, so it won’t be drowned in a rain storm. Thank you very much in advance! Also, it is on the north side of the house, I don’t know if that makes a difference for winter care or not, as winds make things colder here.

    Hi Thomas
    Wait until the lily dies back completely and then remove the brown stalks. You may get some new growth emerging from the soil, let that continue to grow for the summer. A layer of mulch will help keep the soil evenly moist during the summer and insulate the bulb in winter. For more info see above article.

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65. Maria - June 19, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    Sooty mold
    I have a confederate jasmine plant in my patio. It is affected with a black film on the leaves . What it can be?
    Thanks
    Maria

    Hi Maria
    The black film on he leaves is sooty mold spores which grown on the honeydew (sticky stuff) produced by scale or aphids. You can wash off most of the mold but you also need to eliminate the insect that is producing the honeydew.

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66. katie - July 2, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Propagate bulbils from the stem
    I have cut Easter Lily flowers from my daughter’s wedding.I planned to dry the flowers(they’re huge flowers). When I looked carefully at the stalk of the bloom I noticed green bulges all along it. I payed no mind to them thinking they were just from leaves that had been removed for a brilliant floral display; however, at closer inspection the leaves that I removed left a different looking bulge totally unlike the others. I surmised after reading your posts and comments that these ‘bulges’ may actually be the ‘bulbette’ its original host Easter Lily. They are small bulges but is it possible that I can nurse these to a full new host parent plant? Or will I most likely be wasting my time? If it is possible should I remove the flower stem from the vase and let it dry out or should I attempt to plant the stalk-flower and all to see if the bulbettes will grow?
    I eagerly await your reply as I always look to multiply back life from all plants-even fress herbs from the grocery store(I root them even and plant them).
    Thank you,
    Katie

    Hi katie
    If the bulbils are ripe (black beads) pick them off the stem and plant them in well drained soil mix. Cover them with 1/2″ of sand or fine grit. Mark the pot and wait for them to germinate. You can also take the whole stem and bury it in a trench, once the bulbils root, remove the young bulbs and repot them.

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67. Fup - August 29, 2010 at 8:32 am

    Storing lily bulbs
    I am moving and want to take my easter lillies with and have already dug up the bulbs. what is the best way to transport them? Can i leave them out of the dirt and allow them to dry like my other bulbs?

    Hi Fup
    Keep the bulb slightly moist at all times, they should not be allowed to dry out like other bulbs as that will kill the bulb. To store lily bulbs, wrap them in moist paper or moistened peat moss or sawdust and place in a ventilated bag-like the mesh bags they use for oranges or onions or a box and keep it in a cool dark place. Periodically, check the bag to make sure it doesn’t dry out. The other alternative is to leave it potted and plant them in your new place.

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68. Lynn - September 11, 2010 at 6:05 am

    Grow from seeds
    I have a large amount of Easter Lily seeds, the pods they come in were cut from the plant. The seeds are still in the green pods. How do I go about saving them till spring and planting them? How do I store them? Do I wait till they dry out…will they grow if I wait till spring to plant them? I know nothing about them and can’t find a thing on the internet. You are my last hope. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

    Hi Lynn
    Once the flower is pollinated, it will produce a bulbous seed pod at the base of the flower. When the green seed pod matures and turns tan or brown, clip it off the stem. Bring it indoors or keep it in a dry place for 2-3 weeks. Once dry, shake the seeds from the pods. The seeds will be viable for 9-10 months when stored at room temperature. For longer storage keep in them in an air tight container in the freezer.
    Sow the seeds fresh (right away) or store them in a paper bag at 41F and sow next spring but germination will be reduced.

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69. karen - January 7, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    I have a 3 year old Easter lily that I plant outside each spring and repot and bring inside each fall. Two new plants formed late this fall and are now about 12 inches tall. The problem is that the leaves are turning yellow from the bottom up. Does anyone know how I can save these plants?

    Hi Karen
    Are you fertilizing?

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70. Patricia - April 16, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Hello I purchased a Easter Lilly from the Grocery Store
    I have it in it’s Orginal pot. I have it sitting on a Plant Stand in a South Window. Will It be okay or will i need to move it to my Kithchen Table. It is starting to open up so what do i do Thank-you Kindly LOL Hugs Patricia

    Hi Patricia
    You should move it to your kitchen table away from direct sun. If you want to keep the flower buds from opening too soon, keep your Lily in a cool room.

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71. sueanne - April 24, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    i received easter lilies i read all the other infos. my question is i want them to live outside. its it better in the ground or in a pot? I live in bakersfield and it gets very hot in the summer.
    i live in a mobile park and get only about 3 to 4 hours of sun in my flower garden. i also have it covered with a sun curtain for my more delicate plants. how much hot sun can they take and how much shade can they get by with. that feet in the shade and head in the sun cannot apply to me. i am north to south and the sun goes east to west. also it gets down to 30ish in the winter and freezes a couple times during the winter.

    Hi Sue anne
    Plant your lily in the garden. Give it as much sun as you can. By feet in the shade, I mean the soil should be shaded with low growing plants or even covered with mulch. This will keep the soil cooler and maintain even moisture. They need cold weather during the winter. They are hardy in zone 4-9.

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72. bobby brown - April 28, 2011 at 10:25 am

    Hi my father just passed and someone sent Easter Lillies to our home. I live 5 hours from my parents and during transportation the flowers turned brown and looked dead. It had 5 flowers and 3 have died. How can I keep the other two and make sure that more bloom? I really do not want to let this plant die.

    HI Bobby
    Sorry for the loss of your father.
    Easter lily sets a number of flower buds. In your case, 5 blooms. Once they are done blooming -that’s it for this year. Sometimes, they can rebloom in July but that rarely happens. Plant it in the garden for next year rebloom.

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73. Shirley - April 30, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    I live in the high desert of AZ. It gets to 110 degrees during the summer, I have a patio that catches the morning sun. Can I just leave my Easter Lily in the original pot and leave it in the house and take care of it as though I replanted it outside? I think it is too hot in the summer to replant it. Other plants just shrink up in the hot weather.

    Hi Shirley
    Yes, you can let it grow in the pot and plant it in the ground in the fall in a semi-shaded area.

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74. April - May 3, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Transplanting
    I’ve had an Easter lilly in a large pot blooming beautifully for several years. Not thinking, I just took the cluster of green plants and planted them in the ground. Since I didn’t wait for them to bloom and die off before replanting them, do you think they’ll survive and continue to bloom?

    Hi April
    They should be fine as long as you didn’t damage the roots. It’s like transplanting them to a new location.

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75. Leslie Roberts - May 22, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Hello, Me and my husband got our easter lily in april form his grandmothers funeral well we brought it home watered it every other day. The blooms are gone, It’s starting to turn yellow/brown.. We have it inside our home infront of a window. What do we need to do to save it??? I live in fairmount GA.. Northwest GA, Thanks:D

    HI Leslie
    Read the above article section “how to rebloom your Easter lily.”

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76. Lillian Rubin - July 14, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    We are in the middle of July in Oregon. I had to remove my Easter lilies that were still blooming for a new walkway. I found tons of small bulbs, yellowish in color. I saved everything, that was yersterday, and want to plant them somewhere else.
    Should a put them in the ground now, in a pot. There are green leaves and fowers in the plants. what do you recommend?

    Hi Lillian
    I would plant everything in the ground in your designated spot.

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77. Pete - August 2, 2011 at 6:59 am

    Wow. I never new you could save the bulbs, in fact I never even looked for bulbs. Figured that when they withered up that was that. I’d save the seeds and start over. In fact I have about 50 seeds sprouting right now in the seed tray. Gonna go out today and SEE what exactly is going under under the stem. An old dog has learned a new trick!

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78. Patricia - August 16, 2011 at 10:54 am

    rebloom lilies indoors
    Hi there When Can I bring my Easter Lilly Back Out. I have it in the Closet with a Garbage Bag Over it?

    Hi Patricia
    Best to plant them outdoors. If you are keeping the bulb indoors, you need to store the bulb in a cool place 60-65F until ready to re-plant in fresh soil. Prior to planting, the bulbs should be chilled in temperatures of 40-50 degrees for 4-6 weeks. The precooled bulbs can be then planted in pots late Nov./early Dec. for Easter bloom.

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79. beezie - September 30, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Transplant Easter lily
    My father in law died 5 years ago and we were given an Easter Lily which I put in a pot on the patio. (We live in NC) Winters are cold here, but I have left them outside. It has bloomed every summer since. 2 years later my father died and I added another lily we received to the same pot. For 3 years they have bloomed and become larger (from 3 plants to 9 with small plants at the base of the pot). I know I need to repot them but don’t want to lose them. (For sentimental reasons). When and how should I do this. I think I probably need to separate the bulbs and create 2 pots. Please advise. Thank you.

    Hi Beezie
    Your Easter lilies are growing so well in the container because your winters are mild and the roots are not subject to extreme freezing temperatures. A large pot with extra soil also help insulate the roots. Fall is a good time to transplant and separate your lily bulbs. Give them some bulb food when transplanting. You can also transplant in early spring.

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80. Doris Kucenski - June 8, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Bud drop
    Last year our outdoor lilies were beautiful and green, with buds on them, looking like they were ready to open. Instead the buds bent over and died. This year they are doing the same thing. I have carefully examined the bud stem and no bird or other animal has nipped it. What is my problem?

    Hi Doris
    Rapid change in temperatures such as; too warm at night, too hot, and dry weather will cause bud blast/bud drop in which the flowers will droop and turn brown. It is an indicator that the plant is in a stressful condition. Other factors that can cause bud blast are excess fertilizer, low light exposure and overhead watering.

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81. Adrienne - April 1, 2013 at 6:33 am

    rebloom lilies indoors
    Hi there! I bought my lily last thursday the and the blooms are already all open. Haha. Anyway, we live in Apartments and are unable to plant them outside. Are we able to keep them in the planter? There are 4 stems. 🙂 They’re very wonderful and I would love to keep them inside.

    Hi Adrienne
    Enjoy them while they are in bloom. Lilies will bloom once per season and are difficult to rebloom indoors. It can be done but will take a lot of effort. You best bet would be to give them to someone who can plant them in the garden.
    You can grow the foliage and then let it die back, store the bulb and in a cool place 60-65F until ready to re-plant in fresh soil. Prior to planting, the bulbs should be chilled in temperatures of 40-50 degrees for 4-6 weeks. The precooled bulbs can be then planted in pots late Nov./early Dec. for Easter bloom.

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82. Laura - August 2, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Hi there,
    I have an Easter lily that has been sitting in it’s original pot since April. The plant has entirely withered though I have been watering it (off and on.)
    I assumed I would need to throw it out but then I noticed something forming at the base of the plant. It looks like a little bulb. It is green and above the soil line. It is attached to the stem of the plant. Down a little farther and mostly under the soil, there is another one, a bit bigger. The second one is more of a yellowish green.

    What is happening to this plant?

    Hi Laura
    Your plant is reproducing. It is growing a bulblet which you can plant in the garden. Take the whole contents of the pot and plant it in your flower bed. The bulblet may put out some leaves this year and should regrow next year.

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83. Jeanette Nanouk - January 12, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    Hi,
    I had an Easter Lily from last April and was doing to use the soil from the pot, but as I was taking the dead lily stems out I noticed green so I left the soil alone. Next thing I noticed sprouting and now I have it growing out of control. Could I just leave them in the bigger pot I transplanted them in? Or what I’m asking is would they survive in the pot they are in and just have them as indoor plants? Thanks for your time!

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    1. Unknown - January 17, 2014 at 6:47 am

       Hi Jeanette
       Since it is the middle of winter. you have no choice but to leave your Easter lily in the pot, that’s how growers grow their Easter lilies. Forcing the bulb to bloom a second time in a pot is a complicated process and usually doesn’t work. It involves proper storage temperatures and whether the bulb stored enough reserves to re bloom-that is why I recommend planting it outdoors. Even when planted outdoors, it may not rebloom until the next season. Since it is growing in your pot, it’s worth a try. Make sure it gets enough sun (bright indirect light) and 1/2 dose of fertilizer (8-8-8 or a slow release). Keep it at temps of around 65F.

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84. jeanne - April 12, 2015 at 6:15 am

    I, too,didn’t research Easter lilies. It was blooming when i put in ground and 2 weeks later temps changed and we got snow. Will probably get more snow_- i am in Colorado at 7500 elevation. Should i just leave it or is it a goner?

    Hi Jeanne
    I would leave it and see what happens. Easter lilies need to finish their growing cycle of allowing the leaves to continue to grow and eventually replenish the bulb. You never know with mother nature, the bulb may have enough energy to grow again, maybe not produce a flower until the next year. If you don’t see any growth this summer, dig around it to see if it is soft. If so, it’s a goner.

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85. Robin Machlair - April 23, 2015 at 4:46 am

    Easter lily is also known as Bermuda Lily that is is made up of white flowers. I have to say that there are many ways for save easter lily such as first of all you should prefer well-drained, organic soil, and you can put them in cooler room at night, You should remove bulbs from the container carefully, etc.

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86. Jessica - June 18, 2015 at 7:03 am

    I received an Easter lilly from my grandmother this year. The stem is now a brown color which I have cut down and there are green bulbs growing on the top side of the soil. I live in Nebraska and have been watering it off and on in the pot I transplanted it in. My question is what do I do with the stem and bulbs now? I’ve never had an Easter lilly before so I’m not sure how to care for it. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!

    Hi Jessica
    Plant your Easter lily in the garden. Remove it from the pot and place the whole root ball into the soil.

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87. Philline - September 11, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Hello,

    I received an Easter Lily last June from my mother’s funeral. We live in AZ so it is extremely hot. The plant leaves are just turning brown and dying off. Not sure what to do? I’ve read that they like the cooler temperatures, but even the house is warm and very dry. I would love to plant this in the wintertime outdoors but in the summertime it is just too hot. If I went that route, would I just cut the plant down in the summertime? Would the bulbs even survive these extreme temperatures for our summers?

    Hi
    It’s natural for the plant to turn brown and die back. I would plant the bulb in the garden. The cooler temperatures in winter may be enough for a cool dormant period.
    As long as the bulb is in the soil during the summer, it should survive and grow in the cooler weather.

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88. Marla - December 15, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Please help! My Mom passed away in October and my brother and I went to our childhood home of 56 years ago and there were still lilies blooming in the same place in the front yard. The green leaves were weepy due to a recent cold snap but not a freeze. The home owner allowed us to dig up a bulb. HOW DO I SAVE IT? I live in Ft. Worth and we have not had our first freeze – this is priceless to me!

    Hi Marla
    If the soil is workable you may plant it in the ground and put about 2-3 inches of mulch on top. Another option is to store them in a pot filled with peat moss or good draining soil until you can plant them outdoors in spring.

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89. Ila - February 17, 2016 at 7:52 am

    I bought an Easter Lilly plant as a desk plant at work. I’m from India. It’s been 3days since my plant is at work. Theres a fluctuating temperature at work, due to the air-conditioning. It ranged between 12 to 20 degrees Celsius. I watered the plant(not heavily though) day before yesterday and yesterday. I noticed the mud was wet today so I didn’t water it. The leaves of the plant are yellowing. What’s wrong with my plant 🙁

    Hi Ila
    Most likely, you are overwatering your lily plant. They are very susceptible to root rot from too much moisture. Let the soil dry out and then water so that it runs out of the bottom of the pot. Make sure the pot does not sit in water.

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90. Deborah Rawlings - October 7, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Just wondering…I have two Easter Lillies from this past Easter. I allowed the plants to “die off” while continuing to lightly water. By what I am now reading, I seem to have incredible luck! I planted them in a northern exposure behind my garage so it is shady all day and soil, mostly clay, stays dampish. The plants began greening up and produced a few new shoots each. They are now blooming! I have just staked them and now look forward to the full bloom. My concern is for over wintering. I expect we’ll have 50-60° over next few weeks. Should I cut them down before frost or leave them to go dormant then mulch?

    HI Deborah
    Let the frost take care of them. They will turn brown, dieback and go dormant. Mulch around the plants after a hard freeze. If all goes well, they should re bloom in July( their normal time) next year. (I’m assuming that they are planted in soil outdoors).

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91. Sara - December 9, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Hi! I have a large easter lily vine (8 ft tall) in my apartment. it’s near a western facing window, but I live in Seattle so it’l likely not getting too much light at this time of the year. many of the leaves are getting yellow, and some have an inch or so of brown around the edges. Does it need more light? Or does this sound like a different issue?

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92. Sandra Hogue - April 27, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    Ray
    Just got an Easter Lily from church last sunday(4/212019). How do I keep it so it blooms again next year? I live in apartment I have no yard. The blooms have already died and I took them off. Its the first Easter Lily I have ever got.Please help me keep it.

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93. Sandra Hogue - April 27, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    I live in Pa so we have cold winters. Please help.

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