Voodoo Lily Propagation Tips For Propagating Voodoo Lily Plants

The fastest way of propagation for voodoo lilies is from the large tubers. After the flower fades and the rest of the plant goes dormant, dig up the tubers. There are usually several offsets which should be divided. Each tuber should have some root structure and be firm and blemish free.

Do voodoo lilies spread?
How do you grow voodoo lilies?
How long does it take for a voodoo lily to bloom?
Can lilies grow from cuttings?
Do voodoo lilies bloom every year?
Are voodoo lilies poisonous to dogs?
How do you plant devil's tongue?
How do you grow a Sauromatum Venosum?
Where does konjac root grow?
What do I do with Lily after flowering?
What do you do with potted lilies after they bloom?
How do you get lilies to bloom?

Do voodoo lilies spread?

The large leaf spreads out to give an umbrella-like effect. The size of the leaf is related to the size of the tuber, so the bigger the tuber, the bigger the leaf will grow, up to 4 feet across. Plants can grow up to 4-6 feet tall. Even in tropical climates voodoo lily requires a dry, dormant rest period every year.

How do you grow voodoo lilies?

You will want to plant the voodoo lily bulb a good distance from your house so that the odor doesn't become too annoying. Plant the bulb in a location with full or partial shade in spring after the soil has warmed to about 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 C.). Cover them with 5 to 7 inches (13 to 18 cm.) of soil.

How long does it take for a voodoo lily to bloom?

Gardeners may have to wait from three to five years to see the first bloom appear on a plant. In the meantime, good plant husbandry must be practiced all along to reap the delayed rewards. Voodoo lilies like a good drink, and then a period of dryness.

Can lilies grow from cuttings?

You can't grow lilies directly from stem cuttings; instead, they must first form bulbils or bulblets. You also can harvest the seeds and grow lilies from seed, although it takes much longer.

Do voodoo lilies bloom every year?

The voodoo lily will only bloom when it is mature, and even then it may not bloom every year. It blooms in late winter, before the foliage emerges.

Are voodoo lilies poisonous to dogs?

These plants aren't poisonous to the touch, by the way. But they are poisonous if ingested, which protects them from grazing. They won't harm us,our cat, or nearby wildlife …. Sauromatum venosum, just planted in April, with its huge flower.

How do you plant devil's tongue?

Plant the tuber in moist, organic, well-drained soil, approximately 4” deep in late winter or very early spring. Its tuber must be well below the soil surface, to support the long leaf and flower. It requires minimal fertilizer, once a month or less, and will tolerate occasional overwatering, and occasional neglect.

How do you grow a Sauromatum Venosum?

Sow into regular seed or potting compost. Tubers readily produce offsets. In fact, I often find young Sauromatum venosum popping up in the garden from tiny tubers that get distributed in spent soil from my pots. Offsets planted in rich soil will grow quickly, and can reach flowering size after three seasons growth.

Where does konjac root grow?

It is native to Yunnan in China and cultivated in warm subtropical to tropical East and Southeast Asia, from Japan and China south to Indonesia (USDA hardiness zone 6-11). It is a perennial plant, growing from a large corm up to 25 cm (10 in) in diameter.

What do I do with Lily after flowering?

After flowering

Re-pot in autumn when the foliage dies down, or transfer bulbs to the garden. In larger containers, lilies can be grown on for a second season in the same pot, but ensure that the top 5cm (2in) of compost is replaced with fresh compost with some added fertiliser or well rotted manure.

What do you do with potted lilies after they bloom?

Asiatic and Oriental lilies will bloom between June and August. After the blooms have faded, deadhead them to encourage new flowers and bulb growth rather than seed development. A dose of tomato fertilizer once a month also helps the blooms and bulbs. August should be the last month you use fertilizer.

How do you get lilies to bloom?

Keep the soil moist and place your container where it will receive sun and temperature of 65 to 70°F to force them to bloom. It should allow the lilies to bloom after eight to ten weeks, but remember to fertilize every two weeks as well.