Easter lilies are one of the most popular of all holiday plants. They are great for decorating your own home or take as a hostess gift to a Easter party or dinner. So how do you choose the Easter lilies that is right ? It is easy by following the steps below you will always come away from the store with the perfect Easter lilies.
Look for lots of healthy green leaves. The more leaves that the Easter lilies have the healthier they are. These leaves should be plentiful all away around the plant and go right down to the soil in the pot. Do not choose plants that have brown or yellowing leaves.
Do not choose the Easter lilies with the already blooming flowers.
Many people make the mistake of choosing the Easter lilies that already have many open buds. Try to choose plants with a couple of open buds but with even more unopened ones. This way you will be able to enjoy your Easter lilies much longer. If you buy them already bloomed in a couple of days those will have died and there will be nothing to take their place.
Choose the Easter lilies in which the potting soil is moisture, not dripping wish can cause root rot or dry which means the plant has not been getting the right amount of moisture.
Do not choose plants that are wilted or droopy, this means they have not been take proper care of.
Do not choose plants where they have a protective sleeve all them. These are great for shipping but will quickly cause the plant to wilt and suffocate.
To properly care for the plant at home keep it out of direct sun and heat sources, water every couple of days as needed. Cut the pollen sacs off your lily to avoid the mess and remove blooms as they fade.
By choosing the right plant and taking care of it you will have many days of enjoyment.
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