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How to Plant Canna Lilies in Florida

By Home & Garden Last updated Friday, July/12/2024

1). Place the canna lily seeds in a bowl of hot water. Allow them to soak for two days.
2). Plant the canna lily where it will get full sun for six hours a day.
3). Poke 2-inch deep holes into the soil with your finger. Space the holes 6 to 18 inches from each other on all sides.
4). Insert two seeds into each hole. Cover them with soil. Add organic soil and compost to the planting site, if possible. Aim for a ratio of 20 percent compost to soil as a general rule.
5). Water the plots daily to achieve a moist soil. Seedlings should appear in about two weeks. Water more heavily, keeping the soil wet, after the seedlings appear.
6). Fertilize the flowers once a month with an organic 20-20-20 fertilizer .Follow label instructions for dosage details.
7). Remove any stems or petals that become infected with mold, fungus or insects. Inspect the lilies almost daily, especially in late spring and summer.

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