নীল নদের লিলি

Lily of the Nile • Beauty: Lovely clusters of blue-purple flowers make the plant very attractive and ornamental. • Uses: Ideal for gardens, balconies, border planting and landscape decoration. • Specialties: Long-lasting flowers and well-ordered leaf structure bring majestic and aesthetic beauty to the environment.

**Watering:** Water deeply at the base of the plant during active growth (spring to fall). Allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. **Lighting:** Requires full sun exposure for optimal blooming. Protect from intense afternoon heat in extreme climates. **Pruning:** Cut back spent flower stalks (deadheading) after blooming to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Lily Of The Nile 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Well-draining garden soil enriched with 30% organic vermicompost. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary flowering plants varieties.

Origin Country

Temperate regions (General genus origin)

Climate Zone

USDA Zones 5-9 (Generally hardy in temperate climates)

Alternative Names

লিলি অব দ্য নাইল

Plant Age

1–2 years established nursery sapling

Pot Size

Minimum 8-10 inch diameter container

Mature Height

Varies greatly (Typically 1 ft to 5 ft)

Mature Width

Varies greatly (Typically 1 ft to 3 ft)

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Mix

Well-draining, fertile loam; slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0 - 7.0)

Germination

10–20 days

Blooming Season

Spring through Fall (Cultivar dependent)

Fruiting Season

Late Summer to Autumn

Flower Color

Species standard

Fruit Color

N/A (Ornamental)

Yield / Year

Continuous seasonal flowering and vigorous foliage

Lifespan

Perennial

Rootstock

Own-root seedling / Air-layered root system

Toxicity Info

Highly toxic; all parts contain irritants and can be poisonous if ingested.