What does lily mean? Do lilies need sunlight?

Lily is known as the "Fairy of Clouds" in my country, symbolizing long-lasting love and a happy marriage. Pink lilies symbolize purity and elegance, while yellow lilies symbolize wealth and nobility. Many female friends like lilies very much, and they can emit a light fragrance and are very elegant. When used as a gift, it is suitable for a wide range of situations and objects. Let's take a look!

Contents of this article

1. What does lily represent?

2. Do lilies need sunlight?

3. How to make lilies grow longer in water

What does lily mean?

The flower language of lilies is generally smooth, wish fulfillment, blessing, and nobility. The specific meaning of the flower language varies according to the color of the lily. Generally, white lilies symbolize long-lasting love and a happy marriage, pink lilies symbolize purity and elegance, and yellow lilies symbolize wealth and nobility.

When lilies are given as gifts, they are suitable for a wide range of situations and to a wide range of people. They can be given to lovers to express love, to friends or colleagues to express blessings, or to elders to express filial piety.

Lily is known as the "Fairy in Clouds" in China. It is also a symbol of the Virgin Mary in Catholic doctrine. The Vatican, a Catholic European country, uses lily as its national flower.

Do lilies need sunlight?

Lilies are also light-loving plants. They need sunlight, but should avoid direct sunlight. Appropriate sunlight can promote photosynthesis in lilies and help their growth. If lilies do not have sufficient light and are in a shaded environment for a long time, their flowering period will be affected and the flowers will appear "malnourished". Even so, lilies cannot withstand strong light because their flowers and leaves are relatively delicate and easily burned. In addition, strong light means that the temperature is too high, and lilies will stagnate in an environment with a temperature above 25°C, so you must control the light exposure time and light intensity of lilies.

How to make lilies bloom longer in water

1. Pick flowers:

When you go to the market to buy flowers, don't buy the ones that are all in bloom, because they will definitely not last for a few days. Because the flowering period is limited, the flowers that have already bloomed will definitely wither soon. You can appropriately choose some flowers with more stamens, especially those that have opened a little but not fully opened. You don't have to choose all buds, because flowers need nutrients to bloom. If they are all buds with no intention of blooming, the branches and leaves will definitely die, and the flowers will not bloom yet. Therefore, when buying flowers, choose the flowers that are about to bloom but are not fully opened.

2. Do not add water more than 3 cm from the absorption point:

When growing lilies in water, do not add water too full. After all, lilies are not like those creatures that grow in water, such as lotus. Generally, when growing lilies in water, do not add water more than 3 cm above the water absorption point.

3. Change water frequently:

Some people buy flowers and then just ignore them. This is wrong. Lilies need to change water frequently to allow the flowers to absorb fresh water. However, it is not necessary to change it every day. Generally speaking, in summer, it should be changed every two days, in winter it can be changed once a week, and in spring and autumn it can be changed every three or four days. Generally speaking, the higher the temperature, the more frequently you need to change the water.

4. Pruning:

If you want to keep lilies for a long time, you need to pay attention to pruning. If the branches are soaked in water for a long time, they will inevitably rot. Pruning every day is to keep the water absorption points updated so that the lilies can absorb fresh water and nutrients every day. The length of the pruning does not need to be too long, about one centimeter is enough.

5. Add "ingredients" to water:

The lilies in the flower shop always have a long flowering period, but the lilies bought by ordinary people are easy to wither. So, what's the matter? This is about the technology of flower cultivation. You can add a few drops of plant nutrient solution to the water to supplement the nutrients needed by the flowers. Because it is not always possible to keep the flowers only by water. When we are at home, we can also add a little white sugar to the water to prolong the flowering period.

6. Watering:

Some people say that flowers with dewdrops are the most beautiful. In fact, this is not without reason. Flowers need nutrients, and the air is dry, and they cannot be replenished by water alone. Yes, use a spray bottle and sprinkle some water on the stamens and leaves every day. The flowers will be more energetic and can last longer.