Lilies can be propagated through six methods, including stem cuttings, bulblets, scales, seeds, and replanting. While stem cuttings are easier to propagate, a healthy cutting and patience can form a clone. The plant doesn’t know it was grown in soil or hydroponically. Lilies can also be grown from seed, but only 1/2 to 2/3 of the stem must be removed for successful regrowing.
To separate lilies, dig up a bunch and carefully separate each bulb for planting. The thickest sections of clumps should be cut apart. Once the foliage turns yellow or brown, trim back the stems to a few inches above the ground. Trimming the stems helps tidy up the plant and prevents the spread of diseases and pests.
Lilies can be propagated via stem like roses, pulling off a leaf with stem tissue attached, dipping it in rooting hormone, and placing it in wet sand or moist potting soil. Micropropagation has been researched for lilies, and can be done from bulb scales or pedicels. Some types of lilies can also be propagated from leaf cuttings.
Regrowing cut flowers is possible if you root the stems first. Flowers need roots to grow, and with the right treatment, many cut flowers can grow roots with the right treatment. If the flowers are very special to you, consider drying them in silica or finding someone who preserves flowers in resin. With a little care and attention, you can replant your lily bulbs and have them bloom again in no time.
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