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Help with indoor Lily care
I recently posted here asking about my indoor hibiscus and everyone
was so helpful. (This is the nicest group I've encountered yet!) With the advice I got here I was able to get my hibiscus healthy and blooming. Now about this Lily: It's looking VERY yellow and the bottom half of the plant is quite droopy. I have it sitting on my desk very near a bright window, but I have heavy tapestry curtains which I assume protect it from direct sunlight. I'm watering it about once a week and the soil doesn't feel terribly dry. Although it says to keep away from light, the side of the plant facing AWAY from the window is the most yellow part. I have no blooms yet, but I am more interested in just getting the leaves from looking so yellow and unhealthy. Is this more of a sunlight issue or a water issue? Or have I done something else wrong? Thanks guys! |
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Help with indoor Lily care
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(KC) wrote in message . com... I recently posted here asking about my indoor hibiscus and everyone was so helpful. (This is the nicest group I've encountered yet!) With the advice I got here I was able to get my hibiscus healthy and blooming. Now about this Lily: It's looking VERY yellow and the bottom half of the plant is quite droopy. I have it sitting on my desk very near a bright window, but I have heavy tapestry curtains which I assume protect it from direct sunlight. I'm watering it about once a week and the soil doesn't feel terribly dry. Although it says to keep away from light, the side of the plant facing AWAY from the window is the most yellow part. I have no blooms yet, but I am more interested in just getting the leaves from looking so yellow and unhealthy. Is this more of a sunlight issue or a water issue? Or have I done something else wrong? Thanks guys! What kind of lily is it? Is this a bulb that you bought and planted indoors? If so, they are used to full sun, so that would explain why the leaves facing the light are green while the others are yellow. There are other members of the lily family that can tolerate the shade, but it sounds as though this one likes the sun. If it is the type that likes the sun, move it gradually to brighter light. If you move it all at once, it will burn since the leaves are thin and not used to a lot of light. Best of luck--we could probably help you further if you know what kind it is! Garden Envy www.garden-envy.com :: free newsletter, tip-sheets, e-courses & more! If this lily is used to an indoor environment - it may be suffering from an iron deficiency. Trace element supplements are available from hardware stores. I would give this ago as potted plants become nutrient deficient very quickly. Ness |
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Help with indoor Lily care
True Lilies are not to be grown as houseplants.
You didn't follow the directions on the package, did you? KC wrote in message om... (KC) wrote in message . com... I recently posted here asking about my indoor hibiscus and everyone was so helpful. (This is the nicest group I've encountered yet!) With the advice I got here I was able to get my hibiscus healthy and blooming. Now about this Lily: It's looking VERY yellow and the bottom half of the plant is quite droopy. I have it sitting on my desk very near a bright window, but I have heavy tapestry curtains which I assume protect it from direct sunlight. I'm watering it about once a week and the soil doesn't feel terribly dry. Although it says to keep away from light, the side of the plant facing AWAY from the window is the most yellow part. I have no blooms yet, but I am more interested in just getting the leaves from looking so yellow and unhealthy. Is this more of a sunlight issue or a water issue? Or have I done something else wrong? Thanks guys! I bought the plant as a potted one. The card simply reads 'perennial' Lily. Sorry I can't be more of a help! I watered it last night and this morning it looks even worse. So saggy and yellow. Oh well! I will try more sun and the iron that was suggested here!! |
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