If there is too much nitrogen, the plants will have lush leaves but with weak stems. (In hot, wet areas, nitrogen can cause rotting of bulbs.) Water After they flower, lilies don t need much water like they used to. Some varieties (Asiatic, Trumpet, Orienpet) adapt themselves well to dry summer areas (if they had enough water during and until flowering time. The surprise comes in with their different bloom time frames. Once one group has finished its blossoming, the other group will begin a cycle of their own. (Also, try planting lilies in odd number groups of 3, 5, or 7 bulbs and watch the color combination of their flowers later.) Some stats Lilies are herbaceous flowering plants that normally develop from bulbs. To conserve the moisture that the soil absorbs, it is essential to mulch the soil in order to keep it loose and cool. This process also discourages the development of weeds and it will help the soil to easily absorb the nutrition that you will provide it with. In order to produce good and flouncy blooms, the plants need a lot of nourishment. Clay and sand are the best soil options out there. Because of its high retention properties, clay is preferred by first time gardeners of ornamental plants such as lilies. When it comes to containers, lilies will grow best in those have tapered bottom and sides that will enable air and water to circulate properly. Some would use lily bulbs to help them relax and improve sleep. European history also showed that they have used lily bulbs for medicinal purposes like fevers, cleaning wounds and sores. There are some countries that grow lilies in pots and are used as a patio plant. The Easter lily is indispensable in Easter trade and are considered to be important cut flowers. In choosing which variety to grow, make sure that you buy one of each first and try it out. If the type bloom and grow in your space well, that s the time that you can buy additional potted lilies. To ensure that the lilies will grow well, consider the amount of sunlight it needs. If you are in a cold place, you need to place the plant in an area where it can be exposed in sunlight the whole time.