They are from a completely different family of flowers. (On the other hand, wild onions, leeks and wild garlic are in the lily family, as well as trilliums, tulips and hyacinths.) In some countries, there are traditions that put symbolism to lilies, giving the flower some philosophical and spiritual meanings that have withstood time. Romancing The Casablanca Lily Like its movie namesake (but minus the politics and intrigues in the story), the Casablanca lily also evokes the kind of romantic feelings that can mesmerize your senses, and transport you to other places and other time periods. Casablanca lilies (also known as oriental lilies) is the world s most favorite wedding flowers, favored and adored by the brides, florists, the wedding planners and most of the guests. You can also get reference from various gardening sites in the Internet or you can but agriculture and other gardening magazines. Once you have basic knowledge on keeping a garden inside your house, you can now start growing indoor lilies on your very own space. The first consideration in growing indoor lilies is the type of ideal for the space. For soil texture, plant them in places that are the first to dry out after a bout of rain. Like most plants, lilies would enjoy a good mulch, too. Pests In long stretches of cool and wet weather, lilies can be attacked by botrytis, a fungus that destroys lily leaves. You can take care of this by having plants correctly spaced among themselves in the garden. This will ensure that you can take care of the lily because you now own it. Aside from that, you must be aware of the two seasons within the year that may damage the plant the hot summer and the cold winter months. When transporting lilies that you bought during summer, make sure to avoid placing it in a car with its windows shut because the temperatures may change, this sudden change in temperature can destroy the plant in no time. These lilies have flowers like balloons, and the petals are joined toward their back. The flowers of this variety are used to create some very beautiful and graceful bouquets. The plant needs a shady garden area. Longiflorum hybrid (division 5) This group includes hybrids from L. longiflorum and formosanum.