The White Lily is a flower of great beauty, despite its simplicity, which has become a symbol of monarchies and Catholicism, its shape is peculiar, it looks like a trumpet that catches the eye, which makes it unique when it comes to decorating. or plant in the garden. In this article we give you the best tips for its care, do not stop reading it.
The White Lily
The White Lily, also known as Azucena, belongs to the lily family, it is a perennial plant, which is born from underground bulbs, which makes it a highly resistant plant, as it is capable of storing nutrients for winter days. Its stems are erect, they are usually very tall and strong, reaching up to a meter in height. Its flower is composed of six trumpet-shaped petals, curved slightly backwards. This flower gives off a pleasant fragrance. They multiply from seeds sown in spring or autumn or by division of the rhizome.
White Lily Care
For the White Lily to develop splendidly in the garden, it must have a well-nourished substrate, that is, rich in humus. As for lighting, it requires good light but not directly, as it could burn, semi-shade would be ideal. Irrigation must be constant with good drainage so that it remains moist but not waterlogged. They are highly resistant flowers, they withstand frosts of up to 4° below zero. This plant needs to be pruned but under certain conditions, it can only be done when the leaves and flower are totally withered. These cares can be applied in the same way when planting in pots, taking into account that it requires space to expand.
Meaning of the White Lily
The White Lily is a flower with strong symbolism. This flower was considered to represent femininity. It became heraldic furniture for monuments, money, fabrics, tapestries, sculptures, statues, art objects, paintings, among many others. It was for many centuries and continues to be the symbol of the monarchy and Catholicism.
Clarity, innocence and piety are attributed to him, in principle he represents pure and sincere love. It is also associated with fertility and the creation of a new family from there that in Christianity is linked to the Virgin Mary. In the case of men, it is associated with masculinity thanks to the pistils that generate pollen, generating great eroticism with elegance. This is a flower that predicts good omens as it is related to a quiet life.
The White Lily is frequently used to decorate marriages, as they say that its presence makes the union strong and happy. Dreaming of this beautiful flower is a good omen and great chances of success in what we undertake. If this flower is given as a gift, it is a symbol of strengthening the relationship regardless of its nature. When a baby is born it is good to use it to grant good energies to the new life and contradictorily during death in representation of the purification of the soul and the serenity of the mourner.
Use of the White Lily
The white lily is initially used for ornamental purposes both indoors and outdoors, but other properties are also attributed to it, such as in Western medicine, since its bulb is used to cure various ailments, although it is used more occasionally for specific diseases of women starting with ovarian cysts, breasts and fertility problems, anti-inflammatory of the intimate parts. In the case of presenting problems of a mental nature, that is, mixed feelings regarding sexuality, it is recommended to use the tincture of the flower.
In the case of traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to cure conditions related to insomnia, irritability and bronchitis. For them, the bulb has moisturizing and calming properties for the mind. It is also credited with curing chronic cough, dry and irritated lungs as it works as an expectorant. But extreme care must be taken with people who have severe diarrhea since it could worsen, in case of pregnancy or lactation, the approval of a specialist is required, otherwise it is considered a very safe concoction.
In the cosmetic area, White Lily powder is used to achieve long, hydrated and shiny hair. If used on the skin, it is advisable to combine it with neem oil to clean germs and keep it moisturized. You can also combine this bulb powder with honey to make a facial mask, which will give you more freshness.
Fun Fact
It is said that the first white lily was born from the mother's milk emanated by Hera when she was nursing her son Hercules. The white lily, despite its harmless beauty, can be highly toxic to cats to the point that it can lead to death. There is a legend that White Lilies sprout by themselves, that is to say that no one plants them, on the graves of people executed for crimes they did not commit.
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