Choosing Lilies If you want to grow a plant that is easy to maintain, beautiful and colorful then lilies are the best option for you. Studies show that lilies are considered as one of the most popular flowers in the world along with rose. In fact, it is the fourth most popular flower across the globe. However, when buying lilies it is very important that you are somehow familiar with the plant because you might get confused when you are already out there. Before going on a lily shopping spree, it would be very helpful to conduct a simple research first. In the internet, there are lots of sites where you can get information on lilies. There are some species found in the United States which can be planted or propagated by using bulbs. You could also cultivate lilies, using seeds. Lilies aside from great decorations and gifts, can also be a great use inside the house. Peace lilies are considered by several studies as one of the best household plants since they are great air purifiers. 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. The reason is simple they are one of the most beautiful flower varieties of the lily family, itself nurturing some of the most beautiful types of flowers in the world. In choosing which variety to grow, make sure that you buy one of each first and try it out. If the type bloom and grow in your space well, that s the time that you can buy additional potted lilies. To ensure that the lilies will grow well, consider the amount of sunlight it needs. If you are in a cold place, you need to place the plant in an area where it can be exposed in sunlight the whole time. For daylilies, it is best to lift and divide the plants, especially if it looks overcrowded. Daylilies are also great since they would not need extra watering especially if they are already established in the place where they are planted. You just need to put some pines straw to cover the ground, to keep the weeds away and also contain the moisture inside.