The African lily (Agapanthus) is an African lily that is also very popular as a pot plant in this country. Although the plant generally does not require pruning, wilted flowers should sometimes be removed.
Should you cut off the flowers of an African lily?
In order to keep an African lily (Agapanthus) growing he althy and strong, withered inflorescences should be cut off regularly. This saves the plant energy and promotes more flowers and better growth overall.
Reasons for removing wilted flowers
Withered inflorescences disturb some gardeners not only visually, but also the overall impression of an African lily with its fresh green leaves. In order for the seeds to ripen on the wilted inflorescences, the plant also needs energy, which it then lacks elsewhere. If you regularly cut off spent inflorescences as a care measure, your African lily will produce more flowers and stronger growth overall.
Let the African lily seeds ripen
The African lily Agapanthus is usually propagated by root division due to its strong root growth. You can also let the inflorescences ripen after the flowering period and thus enable the plant to sow its own seeds.
Tips & Tricks
If you would like to harvest the African lily seeds and sow them in a specific location, you should wait until the seeds are ripe in September to harvest the seeds. Then remove the wilted inflorescences and leaves at the same time so that the plants can recharge their batteries before overwintering.
