Curly lily

Description of water lily flower

Water lilies or nymphs (in common people "water lilies") are aquatic plants, representatives of the Water lily family. There are about 40 species that grow in the tropics and regions with a temperate climate. Can be found in backwaters of rivers and ponds. These lilies were originally wild. Now they are often used to decorate artificial reservoirs.

The plant belongs to dicotyledonous herbaceous perennials with a powerful creeping rhizome. Cord-like roots are attached to the muddy bottom and receive food from there. Leaves are large (up to 40 cm), glossy, green in color. The flowering period begins at the beginning of summer, and the open buds remain until the first frost. The faded bud goes to the bottom, and there the fruit ripens with seeds that resemble fish eggs.

Description of the flower

Note! The plant is listed in the Red Book of Russia

Water lily varieties

Thanks to their decorative appearance, such aquatic plants have come to the attention of breeders. As a result, many varieties have been bred, differing in size, flower color and growing conditions.

The most popular ones are:

White Lily. Grows up to half a meter in height. Lanceolate leaves grow straight from the stem. They are 15 cm long and 3 cm wide. A flower 20-25 cm in diameter has a white color;
Black Princess. The newly bred hybrid is resistant to diseases and pests. The bud contains about 40 petals. Round leaves about 25 cm in diameter;
Mayla. A variety of pink star-type lilies. The petals are oval, pointed. The most active stage of flowering occurs in August. Bud diameter - 18 cm;
Wanvisa. Particularly noteworthy is the color: horizontal stripes of yellow stand out against the red background of the petals. The leaves are glossy, green, with a marbled pattern.

Varieties

Planting a water lily

Seed growing is very difficult, so it is better to buy seedlings in pots. After acquisition, they are transplanted into another container. It should be wide, but not very deep, since the root system grows in breadth. Clay and sod soil is suitable for a water lily. It should hold liquid well, not blur. Also, 30% of fertilizers of the total volume are applied: vermicompost and humus.

Landing step by step:

The rhizome of the lily with the remnants of the old earth is placed in a container with a covered substrate. The growth point remains open.
Next, a layer of sand is placed (4-6 cm). This will reduce the likelihood of soil erosion.
If there are fish in the reservoir, then stones are superimposed on top so that they cannot pull out the roots.

Note! A transplant is performed every 2-3 years. It should be carried out during the growing season - May-September

In large artificial reservoirs, water lilies can be immediately planted on the bottom, but most often they are planted in containers and then immersed.

Water lily care

Taking care of nymphs is easy and not only gardening masters can handle this. When darkened buds and leaves appear, they should be removed. Thin shoots and feed.

For feeding, special crystalline fertilizers are used, which are buried in the ground. You can use hand-made balls of clay and dolomite flour, which must be dripped near the roots.

Water lilies are not susceptible to diseases and pests. Only aphids can spoil the decorative appearance, but it will not harm the plant as a whole. Pests are recommended to be knocked down with a stream of water from the hoses.

Important! It is prohibited to use insecticides in order not to damage the ecosystem of the reservoir. Reproduction is carried out after flowering by dividing the rhizome

The procedure is carried out in water.An onion with many shoots is divided with a sharp knife and seated separately.

Reproduction is carried out after flowering by dividing the rhizome. The procedure is carried out in water. The onion with many shoots is divided with a sharp knife and seated separately.

After the flowering of the nymphs in the fall, the plant is prepared for wintering. Many water lilies feel good under the ice. They must be covered by a water column of at least 1 meter. Some gardeners prefer to bring water lilies into the house. In this case, the optimum storage temperature should be at least + 10 ° C.

Use in landscape design

Beautiful royal lilies can be used in landscaping in many ways.

Hedge. If possible, a whole hedge of such beautiful flowers can be planted on the site. They are quite tall and decorated with long leaves. Such a fence always looks incredibly beautiful. It is better to plant them at the back wall of the site or flower bed. Otherwise, tall plants will hide lower flowers.

Single landing. An easier way is single landing. In this case, the plants are planted at a decent distance from each other. This allows the plant to always remain beautiful and vibrant, because it receives enough nutrition.

Summing up, we can say that this noble royal flower can be used to decorate almost any site. It will look great on the lawn, and on a large flower bed, and next to a high fence. If you provide the flower with proper care, then the plant in any area will look beautiful and bloom for a long time.

How to quickly propagate lilies in spring, see below.

Homemade recipes from curly lily

Infusion of bulbs: pour 250 ml of boiling water over one onion of the plant and leave for 15-20 minutes, then strain. Drink 1 tablespoon no more than 3 times a day for fatigue, depression, nervous disorders, weakness, loss of appetite, muscle and toothache;
Infusion of petals or flowers: with flowers or leaves (you can use a mixture of these parts of the lily) fill a container of dark glass for 2 /₃, pour water and leave for 42 days in a cool place, then strain and dilute with boiled water in a ratio of one to three. Drink 30-40 drops three times a day for visual impairment, eye fatigue, jaundice, diseases of the cardiovascular system and as a sedative for diseases of the nervous system.

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general description

At the moment, two types of lilies are known - varietal (hybrid) and specific (wild). It is very difficult for a novice gardener to grow most of the subspecies of lilies.

Such lilies are cultivated in greenhouses, garden plots, winter and botanical gardens. They are used as medicinal and ornamental plants. They have spreading or turbid inflorescences.

Forms beautiful fragrant flowers of different shades. They have leathery elongated emerald leaves. Propagated vegetatively in the form of dividing the basal bulbs. In the southern regions, they can reproduce by seeds.

The petals produce excellent scented soap, natural oil, healing creams and ointments. The image of these magnificent flowers is engraved on frescoes, ancient bas-reliefs. These amazing flowers can be seen on sculptures in Athens.

Indications for use

As a medicinal plant, curly lily has long been used in folk medicine in Mongolia, Tibet, China, Yakutia, Buryatia, Siberia and the Far East.

Traditionally, this type of lily also has nutritional value: it was used (and in some countries it is still used) in raw, dried, fried, boiled form, as well as as a seasoning and a substitute for coffee.

For medicinal purposes, both aboveground and underground parts of the plant are used. Decoctions, tinctures and infusions are prepared from them.

The analgesic, anti-inflammatory and emollient properties of lily tubers are used in the treatment of joint diseases, skin diseases, burns, wounds, abscesses, and abscesses. The crushed onion, cooked together with bread crumb, is applied to boils and abscesses - it accelerates the process of their ripening and opening. Crushed and steamed leaves can also be applied to boils and burns - they reduce inflammation and relieve swelling.

The juice from this plant has a wound healing effect, therefore it is used internally for stomach ulcers and erosions. The broth is indicated for diseases of the gallbladder.

Plant bulbs are used for prolapse of the uterus. Small doses of drugs soothe irritation of the rectum and bladder, and prevent stagnation of blood in the uterus.

Infusion of lily tubers will help to cope with bad mood, nervous tension and toothache. Lily petal preparations help relieve stress, get rid of chronic fatigue, and strengthen the nervous system.

The stem and branches of the plant in the form of a tincture are prescribed for irritation of the ovaries and sexual overexcitation, accompanied by cardiac disorders.

Lily root mixed with rancid fat has long been a cure for leprosy. This part of the plant contains substances that smooth out fine wrinkles, relieve inflammation and tone the skin, therefore it is used in the manufacture of creams for the face and neck.

Due to its beneficial properties, curly lily is used in the treatment of the following diseases and conditions:

Acne;
Boils;
Abscesses;
Wounds;
Burns;
Eczema;
Lichen;
Skin pigmentation;
Abscess;
Scrofula;
Pain of various etiologies;
Violation of the menstrual cycle;
Prolapse of the uterus;
Uterine bleeding;
Cold;
Angina;
Cough;
Bronchitis;
Pulmonary tuberculosis;
Rheumatism;
Dropsy;
Seizures;
Jaundice;
Haemorrhoids;
Chronic cholecystitis;
Kidney inflammation;
Dyskinesia;
Spleen tumor;
Nervous disorders;
Depression.

Growing conditions for Martagon lilies

Martagons adapt well to secluded lighting. They seem to be created for partial shade and areas with diffused light, but at the same time, their high endurance allows the marchons to adapt to any conditions, except for strong shade.

In the sun, the plants do not suffer at all, but they show great hygrophilia. Bright, secluded areas near deciduous trees and shrubs, with a moist, cool and protected environment, are considered the ideal planting site for this type of lily.

The soil requirements for lilies of the Martagon class are not just modest. Of course, like any lilies, they will prefer to grow on well-developed, nutritious, organic, fresh and loose garden soil. But these lilies manage to grow and bloom in almost any soil, except for strongly acidic ones (even slightly acidic soil can only be recommended for old plants from among Backhouse hybrids).

For all martagons, alkaline soils are best. The main thing is to deeply process the soil before planting and add mature organic fertilizers to it. The composition of the soil is adjusted for too heavy or light soil types, and the reaction is altered by liming. In areas with a risk of waterlogging or stagnant water drainage is laid. Varietal plants, especially new ones in the class of locusts, are much more demanding on the soil than species martagons.

It is no coincidence that martagons are considered the most durable varieties of garden lilies. They do not like transplants, they grow roots very slowly and it is advisable to immediately plant the plants in the place in which they can stay for decades.

It is advisable to plant Martagon in regions with severe winters in early autumn, in September or late August. If the bulbs are purchased earlier, it is better to plant them in the ground, rather than store them outside the soil. In emergencies, the newly acquired bulbs are kept cool and moist peat before planting.When propagating or transplanting, the dug out bulbs are also stored in a temporary substrate. The optimum storage temperature is from 3 to 6 degrees Celsius.

Planting is carried out according to the rules that are standard for all lilies, but due to the high stem and the peculiarities of the structure itself, the martagon bulbs are buried not to the height of three bulbs, but by 20-25 cm.

Martagon sometimes can not release aerial shoots and even a single leaf in the first year after planting, adapting to new conditions and slowly growing roots. The process of rhizome formation takes from one to two years, so it is not worth waiting for full flowering from Marchagon before the third year.

The best partners for lilies Martagon are large perennials - hosts, ferns, astilbe, etc. Safia girl

The best varieties of lilies for growing in Siberia

Not all plants are able to withstand prolonged frosts up to 40 degrees.

Therefore, when choosing varieties of lilies for Siberia, it is important to take this factor into account. The main feature of growing perennial flowers in Siberia is their resistance to low temperatures in winter.

The most winter-hardy of all 8 species groups of hybrids of lilies are Asian, especially since their progenitors still grow in the nature of Eastern Siberia. These varieties of Liliaceae easily overwinter without insulation in the open field.

Cherry

Such Siberian varieties have proven themselves well:

multi-flowered high (up to 1.5 m) variety Cherry with dark red turban-shaped flowers up to 25 pieces per inflorescence;
a star-shaped, profusely blooming hybrid Aelita, up to a meter high with large (15 cm) light yellow flowers covered with maroon specks;
Scarlet Delight 140 cm high with drooping pink flowers up to 15 pieces per bush;
Kalinka with bright red flowers;
Volkhov, which has brown buds and yellow flowers;
variety Veronica with apricot flowers;
an unusual raspberry shade of the same name variety Malinka;
hybrid with elegant, as if satin, flowers - Pink haze;
rich orange flowers of the hybrid Autumn song.

Scarlet Delight

The new varieties that, according to their characteristics, can be grown in Siberia, include hybrids:

Siberian (red);
Milky Way (yellow);
Yellow bird (bright yellow);
Sea foam (white-green);
Olga (softly apricot);
Charada (lemon);
Eastern tale (dark red);
Monica (chocolate red);
Blizzard (white);
Relay (lemon).

Eastern tale

Most grow airy stem bulbs that are easy to pick and plant, making propagation easy. In the climatic zone of Siberia, the planting of bulbs must be carried out at the end of summer to a depth of at least 10 cm. It is advisable to add rotted manure, sand and ash to the soil to increase friability. With the onset of cold weather, the soil is mulched.

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Beneficial features

The most beneficial properties of curly lily are:

Decongestant;
Hemostatic;
Soothing;
Pain reliever;
Laxative;
Tonic;
Anti-inflammatory;
Choleretic;
Wound healing;
Regenerating;
Diuretic;
Expectorant;
Antiseptic.

Lily pollen is rich in vitamins P and PP, which:

Destroy germs;
Increase appetite;
Normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
Improve performance;
Reduce blood pressure;
Increase the concentration of hemoglobin and erythrocytes in the blood;
Promotes normal growth and development.

Application in medicine

The locust flower in medicine is used in the treatment of biliary tract, skin and gastric diseases, in gynecology, urology, dentistry, and for disorders of the heart and vision.

Infusion of lily bulbs

A small onion is insisted in boiling water (whole) for a quarter of an hour. After straining, drink a tablespoon three times a day.

The infusion is recommended to improve appetite; as a sedative for anxiety, depression; pain reliever for dental pain.

Tincture of lily petals

For tincture, the flowers are poured with vodka (proportions are selected depending on the desired output), insisted in a dark bowl for six weeks, then diluted with boiled water one to three. Drink three times a day for a tablespoon. The remedy helps as a pain reliever for migraines, PMS in women. In case of inflammation in the oral cavity, rinsing can be done.

Revitalizing face mask

A decoction mask is used to whiten the skin of the face. For cooking, take honey, broth and flour from mustard seeds in equal parts. It is kept on the skin for about twenty minutes, then washed off with warm water.

The mask, which restores a healthy complexion and tightens pores, is prepared from beeswax, honey and sunflower oil in equal parts with the addition of 15 ml of tuber juice. First you need to melt the wax, and then mix it with the rest of the ingredients and apply it warmly on your face for 25 minutes.

Oil extract from lily flowers

It is not difficult to make a cooker hood at home: the flowers are infused for two weeks in a bowl with olive oil in a dark place (to cover). Run through a filter, add egg yolk, one spoonful of lemon juice and a spoonful of honey.

The resulting mixture is applied to the face for 20 minutes, then washed off. Lily oil extract helps to smooth expression lines, nourish dry skin, regenerate and moisturize it.

Economic value and application

The chemical composition of curly lily is poorly understood. The presence of alkaloids in all parts of the plant, as well as saponins and flavonoids in the aerial parts, was noted. Bulbs contain a large amount of proteins, mucous substances, vitamins, sugars, iron, boron.

For a long time, curly lily has been used as a medicinal plant in folk medicine in China, Tibet, Mongolia, Buryatia, Yakutia, Siberia and the Far East, where the juice of the bulbs is used as a wound healing agent, and the infusion is used for toothache.

Traditionally, the species has nutritional value, eaten raw, boiled, fried, dried and as a seasoning. The bulbs are eaten raw or cooked baked in ash, or boiled with milk and butter. Dried bulbs of this and other types of lilies are used by the Yakuts in the form of flour for making milk porridge; Kyrgyz people put onions in sheep's cheese for seasoning. Used as a substitute for coffee.

In veterinary medicine, it is added to pet food to increase lactation and milk fat content.
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Curly lily has long been used in culture as an ornamental plant. Plants are gathered in large numbers for bouquets, bulbs are dug up, which leads to the depletion of natural populations.

With iron salts, the bulbs paint the fabrics black.

Honey plant.

Healing properties of curly lily and recipes for use

Curly lily has many useful properties: an ornamental plant, a medicinal product in veterinary medicine, a culinary product, a honey plant and a natural dye.

Today we will discuss the medicinal properties of a flower for the human body, and for what medical purposes it is used.

The saranka or martagon, as the curly lily is also called, is a perennial. It is a bulbous plant native to Lebanon. Despite its southern origin, the locust is widespread in Europe and Asia. The flower thrives in moist nutrient soils of mixed and deciduous forests, on mountain slopes and meadows.

Plant height - from 30 cm to two meters. Stem flexible, straight, not very leafy, dark in color with reddish spots.

Glossy green leaves of an elongated shape on strong stalks are arranged alternately. Along the center of the leaf plate there is a clear strip of a shade lighter than the main background of the leaf. The length of the leaves is up to 15 cm, the width is up to 5 cm.

On single pedicels, drooping, pink, lilac or white flowers are located. Their petals are dark red with darker dots, bent towards the peduncle.

The fruit is a capsule with flat brown seeds.

The composition of the locust has not been fully studied; it is known that its various parts contain boron, iron, vitamin C, flavonoids, tannins, proteins, sugars, alkaloids and saponins.

Healing properties

Despite the poorly studied composition of the plant, when used in folk medicine, the following properties of the lily were noticed:

sedative;
pain reliever;
wound healing;
antiseptic;
antibacterial;
hemostatic;
biliary;
diuretic.

The curly lily (locust) is one of the most amazing plants. In addition to its spectacular appearance, it also has value in cooking, medicine and cosmetology.

Description of curly lilies

The height can be up to 2 meters. "Royal curls" - the main feature of this lily, heavily overgrown with leaves. One barrel can hold more than 20 pieces. This arrangement of leaves is called a whorl. The color of the flowers can be different: yellow, pink, purple, blue, etc.

Curly

Varieties of curly lilies

Pink moning. It stands out with a bright yellow bulb (5 cm), with adjoining scales. The buds are colored white, pink, yellow or burgundy. The flowers have a sweet scent. Blooms in June.

Henry. Plant with small yellow buds. Plant height reaches 3 meters. The leaves are collected in a whorl. Blooms in late summer and early autumn.

Fire king. The flower is somewhat reminiscent of a goblet. The petals are turned up. There can be more than 8 flowers on 1 stem. This variety is characterized by an orange color. Flowering occurs in July and August.

Planting curly lilies

There are no special requirements for the landing site. The flower grows in almost any conditions.

Landing step by step:

Remove weeds and weed the area.
Sprinkle the soil with ash and dig up.
Dig a hole at least 20 cm deep.
Lay a drainage layer of sand, humus and organic fertilizers.

Curly lily care

You need to water the locust at the root. Avoid waterlogging. Be sure to loosen and weed the ground

Fertilizers need to be applied 2 times a year. In the spring you will need complex mineral fertilizers, and in the fall, after flowering, potash-phosphorus fertilizers.

Note! Reproduction is carried out by dividing the bulb or scaling. The procedure is best done in the fall.

The world of lilies is vast and varied. Anyone can find their own flower and admire it for many years. And the unpretentiousness in the care of many of them will give such an opportunity even to novice gardeners.