2nd year Lake Michigan lillies, growing so strong this year. But the biggest one has this at the base. Anything to worry about?
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a piece of sponge?
lmao, no thats my kids chalk board sponge! the white growth!...(had to crop to reduce pic to <5mb)
Last edited: 17 May 2016 22:12:14
Hi C3k. They look like roots emerging.
Yes, roots - lilies send out roots from the stem as it grows upwards from the bulb. You should probably lift and plant it a bit deeper after it dies back and goes dormant.
Thank you both. Should I cover them with an inch of compost or not?..
You may as well although it won't harm it if you don't as those root 'buds' won't develop without soil to grow into.
Ok thank you all.
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a piece of sponge?
lmao, no thats my kids chalk board sponge! the white growth!...(had to crop to reduce pic to <5mb)
Last edited: 17 May 2016 22:12:14
Hi C3k. They look like roots emerging.
Yes, roots - lilies send out roots from the stem as it grows upwards from the bulb. You should probably lift and plant it a bit deeper after it dies back and goes dormant.
Thank you both. Should I cover them with an inch of compost or not?..
You may as well although it won't harm it if you don't as those root 'buds' won't develop without soil to grow into.
Ok thank you all.