Lilies are beautiful indoor plants, but they should be removed from their stamens to avoid staining clothing and tablecloths. After day lilies have bloomed, cutting day lily stalks is safe and recommended. This process not only improves the plant’s appearance but also redirects energy towards root and foliage.
Removing the stamens circumvents the floral foreplay, preventing pollen from triggering reproduction. When the flower begins to open, pluck the pollen-less stamens. Cut the flower heads off the lilies and allow the foliage to die back naturally. Do not cut the stem back until the stems become hollow.
After lilies bloom, there are several options for what to do with the plant. You can cut off the spent blooms, or lily stamens, which are located on the stamen’s anther. However, remove the stamens before pollen can be produced to prevent the flower from starting the cycle. The stigma produces a lot of the scent in lilies, so don’t cut that part off.
Removing anthers or entire stamens from lily flowers does not necessarily make them last longer. Use a paper towel to pinch off the end of each stamen and remove any staining pollen. If the pollen clings, use tape to secure it. There is no evidence to support the notion that removing stamens will increase flower life, even with cut lilies.
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Lilies are beautiful, but the stamen (pollen producing part of the flower) should be removed since they can stain clothing, table …
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