boat lily

Boat Lilies require medium to high water levels. During the growing season from March to October, a boat lily should be watered weekly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During the winter months, when the plant is not actively growing, reduce watering to once every 2 or 3 weeks. It’s best to water boat lilies in the morning, so that the leaves have time to dry off before nightfall. Too much moisture on the leaves can lead to fungal diseases.

Boat lily needs plenty of bright indirect sunlight throughout the day, with about 5 or 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. The best times to provide direct sunlight are during the morning and late afternoon hours when the sun is not too harsh. This will help to not only promote healthy leaves but also promote intense blooming of its beautiful flowers.

Boat lilies prefer to be minimally pruned, as they are a low-growing plant species. Pruning should be done after the plant blooms, and only lightly, to shape the foliage and encourage new growth. If pruning is necessary when the plant is not in bloom, take off the outermost layer of dead foliage and stems, and then trim about 10-15% of the overall height. Prune any stems that look too weak or have begun to merge with other branches. Additionally, if the plant becomes too wide, prune some of fan-like growth and thin it out sparingly to limit growth. It's best to prune boat lilies in late winter or the early spring to avoid further damaging the plant.