Peace lilies leaves would absorb molds and then transport them to serve as food for the roots. Aside from these, there are some interesting uses of lilies and lily buds. In China, dried lily flower buds which are called golden needles or jin zhen in China are used in Chinese cuisine. They are soaked and cooked with mushrooms. These types of lilies also come in a wide variety of vibrant colors. Growing Lilies are versatile in that they can grow in the woods, in the open with full sunlight and in the grasslands with all the other plants. Some varieties can even grow in marshes. Lilies love to grow in soil that is acidic and free of lime. 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. The flowers of Asiatic lilies are famous for their softest pastels to fiery reds and oranges. They can bloom for a long season and they like cool places. They are unscented. The most popular cut flowers and garden perennials, the Oriental lilies have large flowers in white, pink and reds with a very intense fragrance. Lilies are usually associated with funerals, especially white lilies. White lilies are said to symbolize the restoration of innocence after one s death. But aside from that, Peruvian lilies also represent friendship. While stargazers, especially the pink colored-ones, would represent wealth and prosperity. Pruning After the flowering season, continue watering until the stem and leaves become yellow. Prune the plant till the base. You can leave the bulbs on the ground and multiply. Or, you can remove and store them until the next planting season. After allowing them to dry naturally in a well-ventilated space, dust off with some germicidal powder and store in a mesh bag.