Those pretty Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) often come home from church services or grocery store displays. Most people enjoy them for a week or two and then toss them—but you don’t have to!
Caring for Your Lily Indoors:
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Keep it in bright, indirect sunlight.
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Water when the top inch of soil feels dry—don’t let it sit in water.
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Remove the yellow pollen-filled stamens to extend bloom life and prevent staining.
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After the blooms fade, cut back the flower stalk but leave the leaves.
Replanting Outdoors:
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Wait until all danger of frost has passed (usually late spring).
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Choose a sunny, well-drained location.
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Plant the bulb about 6 inches deep.
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Water well and mulch lightly.
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The original bulb may go dormant after blooming, but it often comes back the following year, sometimes with even more stalks and blooms.