Romancing The Casablanca Lily Like its movie namesake (but minus the politics and intrigues in the story), the Casablanca lily also evokes the kind of romantic feelings that can mesmerize your senses, and transport you to other places and other time periods. Casablanca lilies (also known as oriental lilies) is the world s most favorite wedding flowers, favored and adored by the brides, florists, the wedding planners and most of the guests. When transporting lilies that you bought during summer, make sure to avoid placing it in a car with its windows shut because the temperatures may change, this sudden change in temperature can destroy the plant in no time. Also, make sure that you shade the lily plant from direct sun while it is inside the car. With their beauty, color and their fragrance, you would be surprised that lilies require only the most minimal of planting needs. On average, their only need would be a well-drained location and half a day of sunshine at least. Sunlight Lilies love the sun as long as their bulbs are cool enough deep down in the soil. Cultivars vary from 18 inches to 6 feet tall. Another tall lily, Trumpet lilies can grow up to 6 feet, sporting large fragrant flowers in midsummer. They also love cool temperatures. Tiger lilies carry some of the most exotic-looking blooms around in spotted white, yellow, orange and red. In some varieties, the petal edges have lighter shades than those inside. Peace lilies are also susceptible to pests, so check fore mite infestation. You could easily reduce risks by wiping the leaves like when removing the dirt. Be sure to remove dead flowers and leaves, so that the lily would grow eventually grow more flowers and foliage. Word of caution against peace lilies, make sure that children and pets do not eat the leaves. brownie bulbs are considered to be a health and luxury food. They are used to make soups thicker and are used in stir fried food. The Chinese also used dried lily bulbs as a medicine. In their tradition, it could cure sore throats, build the lungs stronger, help address heart problems and improve kidney functions.