Planting and Growing corn lily 'Venus'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water corn lily 'Venus'?
Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for corn lily 'Venus'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for corn lily 'Venus'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for corn lily 'Venus'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for corn lily 'Venus'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize corn lily 'Venus'?
Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
Learn more →How to Prune corn lily 'Venus'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate corn lily 'Venus'?
Propagate by seed or by separating offsets when dormant in late summer
Learn more →How to Transplant corn lily 'Venus'?
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Learn more →How to Care for corn lily 'Venus' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant corn lily 'Venus'?
Under glass, plant corms 10-15cm deep, 5-8cm apart in autumn. Grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No. 2) with added leaf mould and sharp sand, in full light, with low to moderate humidity. Water sparingly until flower spikes appear, then water freely and apply high potash liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks until foliage begins to die back. Lift corms in autumn and store in dry, frost-free conditions while dormant
Learn more →How to Repot corn lily 'Venus'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest corn lily 'Venus'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of corn lily 'Venus'
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