The thing is - they aren't houseplants. They should be outside. However, many plants are sold as an 'indoor, seasonal type of thing', but you can put them outside to die back naturally, assuming conditions are reasonable. That just means that if the pot's soil was very wet and could then freeze, it would be best to wait a little to ensure they get a chance to acclimatise well enough before winter. Your location is always a factor in that. If you do that, the best solution is to keep them somewhere sheltered - they can rot in very wet conditions, so under the house eaves, or a bench/table are all good spots, or just in among shrubs where they can get protection from excess rain. That will give them a chance to become dormant and they'll then be fine in future years, whether planted out or kept potted. They need more attention in pots though. Alternatively, you can let them die back in the house and plant them out in spring. That could be a bit messy, but you could even cut the growth back a good bit, and then feed them to replace the foliage doing that job. If you keep them in your house, don't let them get hot and dried out which is also not ideal for them. Somewhere cool
The plant(s) - its 4 stems in one pot - are in an unheated room in my flat. After flowering, it will have to be my balcony if they're to go outside I've a 6th of a shared garden. They wont stand a chance as if the squirrels dont have them, there are 3 dog owners sharing the garden. Ive nothing against dogs but .... dog wee isnt great for plants! Enough said! Balcony isnt ideal either - it gets harsh wind - downpours from guttering problems (Council aware but seemingly disinterested) and is in full sun in the warmer months I think that once theyre done as house plants, I might see if a garden loving friend would like to take them on. They deserve a chance!
Wind and rain aren't a problem, although they may need support if it's very brisk. Rain is only a problem if it's prolonged and heavy, and they're in the ground. In pots it's fine, but you may have to choose your spot if there's a gutter problem - waterlogging is really bad for them, as I mentioned before. Most of mine are potted as the ground here [clay] can stay very wet, and it's that prolonged moisture that gets to them. I have to choose sites carefully, and just accept that I'll lose some now and again. Sun is also fine, as they like that. Squirrels won't take them either - they're too big, and should therefore be deep enough. They only dig so far down - an inch or so at most. As you have 4 stems, it means you have 4 bulbs. Over time, as they'd be potted, you'll have to separate them and pot them on in groups of two or three, or give them a bigger pot. Lilies bulk up over time, and produce more bulbs, which is always a plus! If you decide to keep them, they don't need anything fancy - just a reasonable compost mix, adequate moisture and enough sun and light to prevent them leaning. Keep an eye out for those lily beetles - they can be a real nuisance. It's probably better for you to keep them nearby [balcony] so that you can maintain them, but if you feel it's not going to be ideal, then you can pass them on. Give them a try first though.
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Balcony isnt ideal either - it gets harsh wind - downpours from guttering problems (Council aware but seemingly disinterested) and is in full sun in the warmer months
I think that once theyre done as house plants, I might see if a garden loving friend would like to take them on. They deserve a chance!
Sun is also fine, as they like that. Squirrels won't take them either - they're too big, and should therefore be deep enough. They only dig so far down - an inch or so at most.
As you have 4 stems, it means you have 4 bulbs. Over time, as they'd be potted, you'll have to separate them and pot them on in groups of two or three, or give them a bigger pot. Lilies bulk up over time, and produce more bulbs, which is always a plus!
If you decide to keep them, they don't need anything fancy - just a reasonable compost mix, adequate moisture and enough sun and light to prevent them leaning. Keep an eye out for those lily beetles - they can be a real nuisance.
It's probably better for you to keep them nearby [balcony] so that you can maintain them, but if you feel it's not going to be ideal, then you can pass them on. Give them a try first though.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...