What is the lily of the Nile?

Lilu Nile is a type of flowering plant extremely popular in California. This flower, which is called African lily, is a native of South Africa, but was imported to other parts of the world. Lily Nile is part of the agapanthus genus and includes almost a dozen species. Flowers are shades of purple, blue or white and occur in the clusters of large balls on top of the stem. Each cluster can be 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) across and sports more than a dozen six-peeling flowers. If they are planted outside, they do best in areas where temperatures do not drop below 28 ° F (-2 ° C). If they are planted in an area that constantly reaches low temperatures, the roots must be removed by the ZPs and stored during the winter months. The lilies of the Nile are also used in the arrangements of cut flowers and can live as long as it is after the week.

The roots of the lily of the nile are called rhizomes. Rhizomes are very similar to bulbs, but toThe rhizomes spread and can be used to spread plants. For storage, rhizomes should be placed either in wet soil and maintained around 35-41 ° F (2-5 ° C) or in a cold greenhouse and occasionally connected. There may be rhizomes in the spring.

Nile lilies are better with crowded roots that should be taken into account when planting in pots. Generally, one rhizome will thrive in a pot of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and three well in the container of 20 inches (51 cm). The soil should be two parts of clay and one part of the leaves.

promotion can occur by planting seeds or dividing roots. The lily set with seed will be not Bloom for three years while it matures. The division of roots will allow flowering of new flowers earlier, but this type of spread cannot occur until the original plant is allowed to grow for about four to five years. When spreading by division, the rhizome of the lily should be dug, then one of the roots ranging from cutting off the main bulb. The root of the cut and the original lily can then be planted.