Lily Hong

Outward facing flowers show off their stunning color. This handsome Asiatic lily is ideal for growing in gardens, patio pots or for borders. This recent introduction combines a rare color combination with outstanding growing characteristics and 4-5''...

Bring the beauty of Lilies even to sub-zero areas. The Tiger Lily is one of the most permanent Lilies known to horticulture. Even a few of these lovely Tiger Lilies will bring welcome color excitement to your garden, starting this next summer.

Can be planted in the sun or partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds. For people who love dark pink flowers, Ceres is a must-have lily! Another pollen-free Asiatic Lily reaches for the sky at 3 1/2 feet tall.

They were popular parlor plants during the Victorian era, when parlors were on the chilly side. At first glance, veltheimia is one of those flowers that might be called more interesting-looking than beautiful.

Lantau peak reaches 934 meters in height which makes it the second highest part of HK right after Tai Mo Shan. This Buddhist monastery was created in 1906 by three monks from mainland China.

At the tip of the spadix is a big, wrinkly purple knot that sort of resembles a wrinkly purple brain. These wild growing peony-leaf voodoo lilies were approximately 9 feet tall and 9 feet wide.

Flowering from June to November, the compact plant habit produces tall upright stems that look stunning in a vase. Garden Alstroemeria will perform best in perennial plant border, but can also be planted in a container for display on a patio or balcony.

Two years ago I planted some black seeds that were cryptically labeled "orange lily." I potted them and left them in the garden to acheive whatever natural stratification Mother Nature would decide to give them.

Fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer one to two times per year will be enough to keep the plant happy.Peace lilies also benefit from repotting or dividing when they outgrow their containers.

In most cases, the irritation is minor and home remedies can do the trick. In most cases, the animal will never go near the plant again. Either pot up the plants and place them in a high location or simply remove them from the landscape.

, is a common and easy-to-grow houseplant. One common mistake is to water into a saucer and let the moisture percolate up into the roots. Then repot in a sterile pot with clean soil.Several other pathogens may be harbored in contaminated potting soil.

The spadex can be 10 to over 50 inches long. After the leaf stalk withers, the voodoo lily bulb produces a flower stalk. The plant doesn't need supplemental watering except during prolonged dry spells and never needs fertilizer.

Let the plant drain thoroughly, then return it to its drainage saucer.Never let the plant sit in water, as disease caused by excess water is the number one reason for houseplant death.

A lovely plant with lush, deep green leaves,) is prized for its ability to survive nearly any indoor growing condition, including low light and neglect. The damage can be extremely painful to the animal's mouth, even if the plant isn't ingested.Fortunately,...

Flowering from June to November the compact plant habit produces tall upright stems perfect for a vase. Garden Alstroemeria will perform best in perennial plant border, but can also be planted in a container for display on a patio or balcony.

The lilys' vibrant flower heads show various flower forms, some star shaped others rounded but when grown in a mass grouping, a very powerful display. Growing to almost 3', this rainbow of mixed colors provides vertical accents to nearly every garden...

Nothing too complicated and a very good way to keep your plants looking healthy and happy. After this “flower” has bloomed for a while, it will naturally start to turn green and droop.

But if you place it in the path of a heat vent, it isn't likely to pass through unscathed. Generally, brown tips on peace lily leaves means the owner made mistakes in providing care.

Once you've removed the plant from its old pot, remove offshoots carefully and plant each one into a small pot filled with fresh potting mix. The plant will wilt because even though you may water generously, liquid simply runs through the drainage hole.If...

Is an ornamental plant generally sold for the home interior. This could spur a peace lily not blooming to flower just by virtue of more candles of light. That means it is not old enough to flower naturally.

Although they are not actually lilies, these plants are among the most common tropical plants grown as houseplants in this country. Wipe down green leaves with a damp cloth occasionally to remove dust..

As a general rule, two or three feedings throughout the growing season is plenty. Believe it or not, many folks prefer to skip the fertilizer and their peace lily plants do just fine without it.

Once the plant has completely drained, return it to its drainage saucer. When it comes to easy indoor plants, it doesn't get much easier than. Fill in around the root ball with potting mix, then firm the potting mix lightly with your fingers.Water the...

The flower gives off an unmistakable scent that is reminiscent of something that is rotting. Water to ensure soil is evenly moist and then let soil dry out before watering again. Voodoo lily prefers low light conditions and can suffer in a southern window.

The minerals will bond with the water and wash away with it (if you can see white deposits around the drainage holes, mineral buildup is almost definitely your problem).After this, water your peace lily like normal, but with bottled water, and your plant...

You can even do as few as two by just splitting the whole thing in half or removing a small section from the outside.Depending on how big your root ball is, you might have some difficulty splitting up the roots.

These are chemicals that become trapped in the air in enclosed spaces and can be bad for your health if breathed in too much.One of these chemicals is Benzene, which can be naturally given off by gasoline, paint, rubber, tobacco smoke, detergent, and...