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One more tropical lily question
« on: July 03, 2007, 02:12:14 PM »
Can I cut the outer larger pads off when the lily is like really huge? My Miami is taking over the pond.

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Re: One more tropical lily question
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2007, 02:27:25 PM »
Yes I would cut all the old pads off and leave about  7 -10 of the newer leaves

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Re: One more tropical lily question
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2007, 03:09:05 PM »
Thank you very much.

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Re: One more tropical lily question
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2007, 03:47:24 PM »
Joey's right.  Miami Rose is a space hog.

Sean will keep his lilies pruned back, sort of like dwarfing them by growing in small containers & keeping the pads trimmed.
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There is never enough room for all of the water lilies that I want ;-)

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Re: One more tropical lily question
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2007, 05:26:25 PM »
I can't believe how huge it is. Glad you all helped me on that one cause I didn't want to ruin it.

 

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