Club lilies are not grown for their flowers, but for their colored leaves. Since they are not hardy, they are only allowed outside in summer. Some species are even kept in the house or winter garden all year round. Care tips.
How do I properly care for a club lily?
For optimal club lily care, you should pay attention to temperatures between 18 and 20 degrees, water regularly with low-lime water and fertilize every two weeks. In winter, water less and stop fertilizing. Cutting and repotting are done in spring. Watch out for diseases and pests such as root rot, spider mites and aphids.
What temperatures should there be at the location?
There are two types of club lilies. Cordyline terminalis and fruticosa are warm house club lilies that are grown indoors all year round. They need temperatures between 18 and 20 degrees.
Cordyline australis and indivisia are cold house club lilies. They tolerate cooler temperatures and are allowed outdoors in summer.
How should club lilies be watered?
Regular watering is important in summer. The root ball must never dry out completely. Waterlogging must not occur! There is very little watering in winter.
Use warm, low-lime water and increase the humidity by occasionally spraying the leaves.
When is fertilization done?
During the growth phase, fertilize the club lily every two weeks according to the instructions. A standard liquid fertilizer (€8.00 on Amazon) is sufficient.
Stop fertilizing in winter.
Can you cut club lilies?
If necessary, prune the club lily in spring. You can cut off dried leaves as you go.
Do you need to repot the club lily?
Repot Cordyline in spring. Every two or three years it should be placed in fresh soil and a larger pot.
What diseases and pests should you watch out for?
- Root rot
- Spider mites
- Aphids
Most problems occur when the plant is too wet. This promotes rotting of the roots and the spread of spider mites.
Always throw away excess water immediately and increase the humidity by spraying more often.
How do you care for club lilies in winter?
Varieties for the warm house remain in their location. Even in winter they need temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees. Just water less and stop fertilizing almost entirely. Occasional spraying protects against drying out and pest infestation.
Cold house varieties overwinter in a bright place where temperatures are between eight and twelve degrees.
Tip
In southern England, the club lily can be admired all year round in many gardens. This is due to the mild climate caused by the Gulf Stream. The non-hardy plant can be cared for outdoors all year round.
