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- Increase the lily with (brood) onions and seeds
- Propagation over onion scales
- Dig out the onions and separate the segments
- Propagation over bulbous onions
- Propagation by sowing
- Tips & Tricks
Lilies form bulbs
Increase the lily with (brood) onions and seeds
The perennial lilies in this country can be multiplied by various methods in the world. Not only the sowing can be done by hobby gardeners. In addition, the propagation of onion scales and brood bulbs is widespread.
Propagation over onion scales
Propagation over the onion scales of lilies is considered the simplest, fastest and most proven method. You can not go wrong. The best time for this procedure came after the flowering time of the plant.
Dig out the onions and separate the segments
First, the onions are carefully excavated between September and October. The onion scales are broken or cut off. At the interfaces of the scales, daughter onions are formed at 20 ° C within 2 weeks.
Immediately after this procedure, the onion scales can be planted. Ideal is a half shady to sunny spot in a sheltered location. Alternatively, a pot is suitable for the cultivation of lilies. Important: Keep the soil moist in the coming weeks.
Alternatively, the flakes may be placed in a plastic bag along with a wet substrate. In a warm place, such as the living room, new onions are formed at break points over time.
Propagation over bulbous onions
This method can be used especially for fire lilies, tiger lilies and other Asian hybrids. These lily species form bulbs. These are located in the leaf axils and at the bottom of the old flower stems.
In late summer, the bulbs ripen and fall off at maturity. They are referred to as Stängelbulben or Achselbulben. In order to root them, a light and well-drained substrate should be used.
Propagation by sowing
Tips & Tricks
If you want to be on the safe side, do not get sick lilies by the onion propagation, should treat the onions with a fungicide before planting.