These don t need so much sunlight compared to other varieties and they can even withstand limited air supply. Getting started with indoor potted lilies To be able to keep indoor potted lilies alive and healthy, it is a must that the owner knows basic indoor gardening. Much consideration should be given not only on the variety of lilies to be used but on the entire indoor set up for the plant. Ideally, the soil composition can have 40% sand, 30% peat and 30% compost. Because sand cannot hold many nutrients, fertilizers become an important issue on potted lilies. They are the best part in making a success of your potted beauties. Plant food Regular feeding of fertilizers results in healthier plants, bigger flowers, and better abilities for the lilies to resist pests and diseases. How to keep indoor lilies thrive One of the most ideal solutions for people who love growing lilies but encountering problems due to natural elements such as climate and space restrictions is keeping them indoor. If you are having thoughts on how to start growing lilies indoors, you should focus first on selecting the right variety. True lilies are versatile flowering plants that offer the gardener some of the most dazzling choices of beauty, color, fragrances, sizes and shapes of flowers that are so striking they always stand out. In gardens, they are frequently called the grand dame or queen of gardens. What we are talking about is the Oriental lily. Variety The major two types of lilies are the Oriental and the Asiatic varieties. Orientals bloom during late summer and they give off strong, sweet scents. They usually have large fragrant blossoms. (Lilium Stargazer is one of the most common types of Oriental lilies.) Asiatic lilies are hybrids, originated from Asiatic species. Aside from checking the growth of the sprout, you also need to see if the bulbs are dried out. You need to avoid these bulbs. Watch out for any bulb discolorations, like grey and brown spots, since they are evidences of fungus and molds. If you are looking for lily plants, then make sure to pick out lilies that have green leaves and firm stalks.