Lily-of-the-Valley
4.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Also known as
Lily of the valley, May bells, Our lady's tears, Mary's tears, Muguet, Glovewort and Apollinaris
Taxonomy
Convallaria majalis
Convallaria
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Lily-of-the-Valley
How often to water your Lily-of-the-Valley
every 9
Lily-of-the-Valley needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Lily-of-the-Valley in your home
a window
Lily-of-the-Valley may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Lily-of-the-Valley
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Lily-of-the-Valley after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I was gifted this lily of the valley 3ish weeks ago and it was green and full of life and I don't know what's happened to it. I've been watering once a week and keeping out of direct sunlight outside. Is there any saving it? I really dont want it to die #LilyOfTheValley
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Why did only two grow when i had planted multiple? Also what are the little leaf things that are growing? #NewGrowth #LilyOfTheValley #PlantMoms
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Any tips with this Lilly of the valley are appreciated!! I am new to plant parenting! 😂 #LilyOfTheValley
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How to make plant bloom Do some of you guys have any recommended fertilizers or special products to force bloom for a plant? #LilyOfTheValley #BloomingSuccs #help #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #FloweringPlants
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yellowing flowers first time plant owner, and i think i overwatered my lillies. i just repotted them, but i’m not sure if they’ll get better. pls help T-T #LilyOfTheValley
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Went on a trip to Italy with school. Came back to the beautiful sight of my lily of the valley. I planted the buds before I left.
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i have no idea how to save these roots i bought these (alleged) lily of the valley roots to plant but these roots appear dead and rotted, or it just won’t grow. if they are unsavable, does anyone know where to get seeds or bulbs for these flowers? #PlantAddict #LilyOfTheValley
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What fungicide to use? #LilyOfTheValley
Care Summary for Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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