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- The care of exotic potted plants: the lily and frost
- The frost tolerance of evergreen species
- Leaf-feeding Agapanthus and frost
- The right care for the winter
- Tips & Tricks
The care of exotic potted plants: the lily and frost
The ornamental lily has its natural origin at various altitudes in the nature of South Africa. Although the African lily can be wintered relatively late and are wintered early, but does not tolerate strong frost.
The frost tolerance of evergreen species
Evergreen species of lilies tolerate temperatures that tend to be negative only in a negative way, since freezing generally destroys the cell structure of the soft leaves. Often plants that are late in the winter habitat show yellow leaves, which soon become putrid and die off. The ideal temperature for hibernation of all lilies is between 0 and 7 degrees Celsius. However, you should not expect too warm temperatures, as otherwise the plants may turn yellow and not bloom the next summer.
Leaf-feeding Agapanthus and frost
Due to their wintry foliage, leaf-feeding Agapanthus can tolerate frost temperatures in the short term. However, lilies are generally hardy outdoors only when it is a mild, sheltered location with a loose soil substrate without waterlogging.
The right care for the winter
The following factors should be observed when hibernating the jewelry lily:
In spring, you can put your lilies in the field, as soon as no strong night frosts are expected. However, you should be careful not to select a very sunny day for wagering. Otherwise it may cause yellow spots on the leaves as a result of a "sunburn".
Tips & Tricks
The African lily is also sometimes praised in the trade as a winter-hardy breed form. These promises, however, are believed only to a very limited extent. Rather, play it safe and overwinter the lily in a cool, but frost-free winter quarters. If you find the climate at your location mild enough for planting, you can test this with low risk by planting an offshoot increased by the division of the rhizome. However, you should definitely choose a protected location without waterlogging.