Lilies are delicate flowers, and the colder winter seasons bring a host of negative factors that can destroy your lilies. These factors include an excess of moisture, low temperature, and lack of nutrients and light. If you notice that your lilies start wilting despite the lack of sunlight or excessive moisture in the air, itג€™s time to take action.
While there are many reasons why your lilies will die, here are some of the most common triggers that result in death for these beautiful plants:
How Do You Know When Lilies Are Dying?
When you notice that your lilies are starting to die despite the lack of adverse environmental factors, itג€™s a good idea to take action. If youג€™ve noticed the leaves of your lilies turning yellow, it means that they are getting sunburned and may be losing their deep green color. This means that they will become more susceptible to predators and other factors that can destroy these delicate flowers.
If you notice discolored blooms on your lilies, this indicates that the plant is starting to fail because there isnג€™t enough sunlight or water available for it. When this happens, the blooms will turn brown and the leaves will start to fall off of the plant. This is a sure sign that your plants are in need of care.
Additionally, if your lilies have started leaning towards one side or have turned brown around the base, then itג€™s time for intervention. When plants start leaning over too much or have brown areas around their bases, they indicate that they aren’t getting enough nutrients or light. You should start fertilizing them as soon as possible with a flowering fertilizer so they can regain their vigor and health.
Should Dead Lilies Be Cut?
Some people think that dead lilies should be cut, but this isnג€™t always the case. If your lilies turn brown or have other signs of decay, itג€™s time to get rid of them.
If you notice your flowers turning brown, that means they have been exposed to too much moisture. Moist air is a natural enemy of lilies. If you notice that the leaves are curling up or have black spots on them, it’s also possible that they are being affected by low temperature and lack of nutrients as well. Itג€™s okay if they die in winter because they live for a short amount of time in the first place.
How Do You Revive a Dying Lily?
After you know the reason your lilies are dying, itג€™s important to take immediate action to avoid further damage. There are several ways that you can revive a dying lily:
1) You can water them with a gentle mist of water every day.
2) You can also place your lilies in an area where they will be exposed to more light.
3) Lastly, if the cause of death is due to low temperature or lack of nutrients and light, then you should move your plants indoors.
Itג€™s important to keep up on your plants during the winter season so that they donג€™t die from other causes, too.
What To Do With a Lily After It Dies?
If you notice that your lily is wilting, itג€™s probably time to let it go. By doing this, you can save the life of other lilies in your garden. You can either plant the dead flower back into the soil or take the plant to a local nursery for proper disposal.
If you want to preserve your lily, you can create a memorial for it by planting another one nearby and adding some flowers or a plaque to honor the deceased flower.
If you donג€™t want to dispose of the dead flower, then you can use it as compost or place it in your garden so that its nutrients will be used by other plants. Itג€™s important that you remember that lilies will not survive in permanent water and are susceptible to different types of fungus and bacteria if they arenג€™t planted properly and given proper care.
