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Lily Plants
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Common names: lily, Easter lily
Description: Long, narrow leaves cover a single stem. At the top, they
divide into three to seven stems, each with a single bud. Open flowers are
six-pointed, white and trumpet-shaped. The fragrant blooms can last seven
days to three weeks.
Special care: Keep plants watered regularly and keep soil well drained.
Plants in bloom need a lot of water and prefer a well-lit location out of
direct sunlight. Remove the yellow anthers to prevent staining of white
petals. To reflower the next season, continue to water it until foliage
matures, then plant outside in late spring.
Attention Cat Lovers: According to theASPCA, lilies are considered to be
highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been
identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very small amounts of
the plant, severe kidney damage could result. The Society of American
Florists recommends keeping lilies out of the reach of cats. It is important
to note that lilies do not pose a problem for other pets or humans
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