With a height of over two meters and flowers up to 30 centimeters in size, the tree lily is truly impressive and an eye-catcher in every garden. Since it is also easy to care for and not demanding, it is also suitable for gardening beginners.

Tree lilies grow impressively large

The ideal location for tree lilies

The tree lily thrives in both sun and partial shade. She feels most comfortable when the head gets a lot of sun while the roots are more shaded. In this way, the plant does not dry out and at the same time can develop its flowers in the sun. You can also cultivate the tree lily very well in a bucket on the terrace or balcony.

Water and fertilize tree lilies properly

You don't have to water your tree lily very much, it is quite frugal. Water either early in the morning or late in the afternoon to prevent pest infestation. During growth and flowering, the tree lily has a relatively high nutrient requirement, so it should be fertilized regularly.

How do I overwinter the tree lily?

The tree lily is considered hardy, but can use a little protection against frost. Cover the onion with some leaves, brushwood or bark mulch to keep it from freezing. Overwintering in a dry, dark and cool basement room is also possible. This is especially recommended if you want to transplant your tree lilies next year.

Diseases and pests of the tree lily

Unfortunately, tree lilies are a delicacy for voles and lily chickens. You should definitely collect the small red beetles or fight them with predators (lacewing larvae, parasitic wasps) before they damage your plants too much. Planting in a wire basket, on the other hand, keeps voles away.

The essentials in brief:

  • ideal location: semi-shade
  • Soil: loose and permeable, no waterlogging, slightly acidic to neutral
  • Plant the onions about twice as deep as their diameter
  • hardy, with protection for the bulb, but early leaves are sensitive to frost
  • Alternative: winter cool, dark and dry
  • first flowering after approx. 3 to 5 years
  • susceptible to the lily beetle, gray mold rot and voles

tips

To protect your tree lily from voles, it is best to place the bulbs in special planters or close-meshed wire baskets.

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Vegetable garden