Prune the plant till the base. You can leave the bulbs on the ground and multiply. Or, you can remove and store them until the next planting season. After allowing them to dry naturally in a well-ventilated space, dust off with some germicidal powder and store in a mesh bag. Bulbs left on the ground should be divided every three years. One of the most popular kind of lilies kept in homes is the peace lily. Why peace lilies? There are numerous studies showing the peace lilies were able to reduce the growth of molds. How? Peace lily leaves would absorb mold organisms and use these organisms as food for the roots. Mold formations can trigger sneezing, allergic reactions and in serious situations, breathing problems. To get the right exposure to the sun, they need to have around 18 to 24 inches of space around them. Midsummer is their bloom time. They grow very well in relatively warm places with good moisture-retaining soil that drains well. Caring for the Casablanca Talking garden techniques, the Casablanca would love a slightly raised soil bed mixed with a lot of peat moss and has a pH (acidity) of around 6.5 to 6.8. Simple Guide When Buying Lilies The best way to start growing lilies is to purchase the appropriate type that your space would allow. In the market, there are different varieties of lilies. They come in various shapes, sizes and colors and you have almost all a thousand and one types to choose from! 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. This process also discourages the development of weeds and it will help the soil to easily absorb the nutrition that you will provide it with. In order to produce good and flouncy blooms, the plants need a lot of nourishment. Nitrogen must be provided on the leaves once these are already growing fast. 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. Once you see that the green leaves are starting to grow, you have to supply the plants with nitrogen. To help the plants bloom and to increase the production of bulbs, you have to fertilize these with phosphorous and potassium.