Asiatic Lily

[sweettoothlady]

Hi,

I bought an Asiatic Lily (Salmon) about a month ago. It is planted in a partly sunny/shady area with some mulch added to the soil. It has bloomed three lovely flowers, but now I am noticing that the tips of the leaves are turning brown. Closer to the bottom of the plant, perhaps about 2 inches from the ground all the leaves are brown. I have been removing them from the plant. Our area has had quite a bit of rain lately, and I have been watering it also at times. Do the brown leaves mean too much water? I have never had an Asiatic Lily before and I would hate to see it die. The flowers were so pretty. Even the one remaining unopened flower looks like the petals are turning brown before it is even open.

I would sure appreciate your help, because I would like to buy more of these lovely plants. Thank you.

[The Helpful Gardener]

Don't panic. Yes it's probably overwatering, but back off and you shouldn't have any more problems. Too much water is as bad as too little; a little spray of neem oil wouldn't hurt either...

Scott

[sweettoothlady]

Scott,

Thanks for your help. I will back off a little with the watering, and get some neem oil.

[Brunkers]

Depending on what soil it is in as well it could be buried to compacted, perrenials like a little mixed loose soil condition I have found.

Brunkers