Gardening and Horticulture - Madonna Lily turns brown???

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hairdoer
05-20-03, 07:54 PM
My grandmother has a patch of Madonna Lilies that the stem and foliage all turn brown when they blossom. Right now, before blossoming, the plants look beautiful. Is there anything I can do now to them so they stay nice looking?? Thanks for any help..

chfite
05-20-03, 08:22 PM
Is this the plant?

http://www.freespiritart.com/images/madonnalily.gif

Here is some information on the care and feeding of the plant.

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/l/lilmad24.html

Hope this helps.
hairdoer
05-20-03, 08:36 PM
Yes, that is the plant. I'll try some good ole farm fertilizer. It makes sense that they lose their color when they blossom. They may need to be moved also. I don't think the soil drains well where they are now. She has had them there quite some time. She thought it was a disease of some sort. They look so lush now I couldn't figure how every year a disease would ruin the foliage at blossoming. Thanks so much for the information!!!!