Propagation via onion scales
The multiplication via the onion scales of Lilies is considered to be the easiest, fastest and most proven method. You can't go wrong here. The best time for this procedure is after the Heyday come to the plant.
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Dig up onions and separate segments
First, the onions are carefully dug up between September and October. The onion scales are broken off or cut off. At the interfaces of the scales, daughter onions form within 2 weeks at 20 ° C.
Immediately after this procedure, the onion scales can planted will. A partially shaded to sunny spot in a sheltered location is ideal. Alternatively, a pot is suitable for growing the lilies. Important: keep the soil moist for the coming weeks.
Alternatively, the scales can be placed in a plastic bag along with a damp substrate. In a warm place such as the living room, for example, new onions will form at their breakpoints over time.
Propagation on bulbs
This method can mainly be used on tiger lilies, tiger lilies and other Asian hybrids. These types of lily form nesting bulbs. These are located in the leaf axils and at the base of the old flower stalks.
The bulbs ripen in late summer and fall off when they are ripe. They are called stem bulbs or Called axillary bulbs. A light and well-drained substrate should be used to get them to root.
Propagation by sowing
- difficult and tedious
- not all Seeds germinate safely and at the same time
- can take years to first bloom
- Seeds ripen in autumn
- between January and February in Sowing soil sow
- soak in water beforehand (12 to 24 hours)
- are dark germs
- keep soil moistured
- Germination time: 2 weeks to 1 year
- Plant out from May
Tips & Tricks
If you want to be on the safe side of not getting sick lilies through onion propagation, you should treat the bulbs with a fungicide before planting.