coral lily

Coral lily requires regular watering for best results. Water your coral lily once every week, and lightly water the soil until moist. For more established plants, water twice a week and allow the topsoil to dry out between waterings. During the spring and summer months, water more frequently when the weather is hot to prevent the soil from drying out. In the winter months, reduce watering to every 1 or 2 weeks. Make sure not to water too much or the plants may suffer from root rot.

Coral lilies (Lilium pumilum) need full sunlight to thrive and bloom well. For optimal growth and bloom, they need 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. They should be planted facing the south or east and should not be planted in the shade of other trees or buildings. During periods of extreme heat, they may need some protection from the direct midday sun in order to prevent scorching of the foliage. In general, these lilies prefer cooler temperatures and do best planted in an area that receives only morning or afternoon sun.

The coral lily (Lilium pumilum) should be pruned during the dormant period in fall and winter. Pruning can be done by cutting wilted flowering stalks down to the basal foliage. It is also beneficial to cut down to the ground a few of the oldest stalks in order to promote more vigorous growth. In addition, pruning some of the basal foliage may help to rejuvenate the plant and increase blooms. Pruning should be done lightly; coral lily plants won't tolerate heavy pruning.