Do not allow the shoots on the flower beds to get very long. You must know when is the right time to rake off the mulch. You need to take extra precaution in handling the plants new shoots. These are fragile and brittle. If anything gets broken, you cannot expect the flower to bloom for that season. The flower bed needs sufficient amount of fertilizer to ensure the health of your plants. In buying lilies in pots or containers, try to look for those that have new flowers and leaf buds because they are usually of high quality. After purchasing lilies, it would be better if you transport it in your space personally. This will ensure that you can take care of the lily because you now own it. Although it doesn t have the same retention properties such as those in clay, sand can ensure the life of indoor lilies for as long as you replenish it with the right amount of organic matter. The area where it would be placed. Lilies are supposed to be placed outdoors where sunlight is directed at it. Now you are faced with another challenge as you are planning to plant lilies. Proper Research This is the first time that you are going to try this out, so it is only understandable that you have many questions about the process. How do you go about researching for the necessary information about this? Another major factor that affects the life of indoor lilies is the container and the process of repotting it. First time gardeners should be aware that growing indoor lilies need repotting every now and then because its roots already filled up the space of the original pot. Crucial to repotting is the type of containers to be used. They usually have large fragrant blossoms. (Lilium Stargazer is one of the most common types of Oriental lilies.) Asiatic lilies are hybrids, originated from Asiatic species. They are easy to grow and they generally bloom during early summer. They are hardy as well and thrive in soil that drains well.