Why does not eucharis bloom at home. Perennial bulbous plant Amazonian lily (Eucharis): home care, photo, transplantation and reproduction

Eucharis is a popular decorative flower with large green leaves on long stalks. At good care it blooms 2 times a year, producing a peduncle with 6-8 buds. You can live in an apartment for up to 15–20 years.

The origin of eucharis

Eucharis, also called the Amazonian lily, belongs to the amaryllis family. His homeland is South America, but most often it is found on the banks of the Amazon River. This flower was brought to Europe only in the middle of the 19th century and for its decorativeness, it very quickly became a universal favorite. Indeed, its large dark green oval leaves with a pointed tip can be up to 16 cm wide and 30 cm long, while also on a 30 cm petiole.It is quite simple to grow eucharis at home, it is often recommended for beginners.

2-3 times a year, eucharis blooms with beautiful white flowers, similar to daffodils. There are up to 6 buds in one peduncle, which bloom and fill the room with a delicate aroma.

Eucharis bulbs are small, ovoid, up to 5 centimeters in diameter, so on one plant you rarely see more than four leaves at once. For a lush beautiful bush several bulbs are planted in one pot, besides, they bloom much more willingly.

Eucharis naturally grows in the lower part of the forest, where it is warm, humid and light, but without direct sunlight, so in an apartment it is better to put it on the east or west window or place it in the back of the room. It is better to grow large specimens of eucharises not on the windowsill, but in free-standing pots or pots.

A young leaf from the ground appears rolled up into a tube, gradually it unfolds.

Varieties

In nature, eucharis is very quickly pollinated, so it is quite difficult for scientists to classify them. But the most common are the following.

Eucharis large-flowered. Most common in indoor floriculture. Blooms 2-3 times a year, producing long peduncles 70-80 cm high and ending in an inflorescence with 4-6 buds. The flowers are white, up to 10–12 cm in diameter, fragrant, shaped like a daffodil.

Eucharis is snow-white. It differs from the large-flowered one in smaller flowers, but there are slightly more of them in the inflorescence. The flower shape also has distinctive features: its petals are bent upward.

Eucharis Sandera... Reveals 2–3 flowers per inflorescence, each on a 5cm flower tube, giving it a slightly drooping appearance. The flowers most closely resemble a lily.

Content in room conditions - table

Amazon lily originally from the tropical jungles of South America, so a florarium is very suitable for her.

The florarium is a closed glass container for growing plants, in which a special microclimate is created: tropics, deserts.

But it is important to understand that eucharis loves to grow in a group, so adult bushes can take up a lot of space, it will be difficult to enjoy a single eucharis planting, even if there are other plants nearby. All its power and beauty lies in the abundance of green leaves, which do not lose their decorative effect even during dormancy.

Planting and transplanting at home

Eucharis does not really like to be disturbed, so he is transplanted every 2-3 years. It is advisable to carry out this procedure in the spring, in March.

Priming

Eucharis loves fertile soil, rich in humus, moderately loose, therefore, the following soil composition can often be found in the recommendations: peat, sand, sod or leafy soil in a ratio of 1: 1: 1. But since sod land is very difficult to find on sale, and not everyone can go into the forest and collect forest humus, the composition of the soil can be as follows: peat, sand or vermiculite, vermiculite in a ratio of 1: 1: 1.

Another controversial advice: dry the soil completely between waterings. For eucharis, this is very harmful, since it harms the roots, and it is difficult to soak peat in the soil. According to observations of the plant, many growers note that the soil, constantly maintained in a slightly moist state with regular watering, allows the eucharis to develop much better than completely drying out.

Pot

For flowering, eucharis needs a cramped pot so that the roots braid the entire lump and the same bulbs grow nearby. Therefore, we choose a pot taking into account the size and number of plants. Too tall and narrow can periodically collapse under the weight of heavy leaves. For one plant, you can purchase a standard pot with a diameter of 12-15 cm. The pot must be at least 15 centimeters high.

A group of five onions will fit well in a 2 to 3 liter pot, but increase the volume of the pot with further transplants.

Large group plantings require sustainable floor planter, with a depth of about 30 cm and more.

When choosing a pot, remember that eucharis is transplanted only once every 2-3 years and it needs a supply nutrients and a place for the growth of children.

Drainage

At the bottom of any pot in which eucharis grows, it is imperative to put drainage. Most often it is purchased expanded clay of any fraction: even small, even large. But if there are large holes in your pot, then small expanded clay will simply spill out. More cheap option drainage - broken shards from clay pots, sometimes pebbles, polystyrene.

Planting and transplanting a plant after purchase

Unlike its close brother hippeastrum, it is almost impossible to find eucharis bulbs on sale, more precisely, they are sold by amateur flower growers on forums and local sites. This is due to the dormant period of the plant, which passes with the leaves, which complicates the transfer of planting material.

As a rule, Amazonian lily is sold already in pots and a conscientious seller takes care of the soil and no replanting is required.

If you got a eucharis bulb from friends without soil, but with leaves (they are usually separated when transplanting an adult plant), then you should plant it like this:

Purchased eucharis from a store in a shipping pot must be transplanted with a complete replacement of the soil, since they are often planted in clean peat and heavily poured, which can lead to bulb rot.

A detailed video about transplanting and dividing Eucharis

Plant transshipment

Every 2-3 years, it is advisable to transplant eucharis into new soil and sometimes a larger pot. If the division of the bush is not planned, then they do the transshipment of the plant.

1. The desired pot is selected, with a diameter of 3-4 cm larger than the previous one. Drainage is being laid
2. The old plant is pulled out of the pot and placed neatly on an oilcloth or table. Decaying leaves can be tied lightly with a soft belt to prevent the bush from falling apart.
3. Shake off upper layer land, usually to the roots, choose expanded clay from the bottom. Side by good bush basically only the roots are visible.
4. V new pot we fill in fresh earth with a layer of 2–4 cm (depending on the difference between the heights of the old and new pot). We make a small mound on which we set the plants.
5. Slightly twisting the bush, we press it into the ground so that the soil penetrates between the roots. If old drain do not clean, just place the eucharis on a new soil.
6. Fill in the space between the plant and the sides of the pot. Seal.
7. Sprinkle fresh earth on top. Water.

Try not to transplant plants in vain, if every year you injure him, separate the children from the young plant, indulging the requests of friends, then your eucharis will not bloom.

Supports for eucharis

Usually eucharis can withstand the weight of its leaves, but often freshly transplanted specimens with huge leaves fall to the sides, then such supports are placed, placing the plant inside and preventing the leaves from falling.

Peduncles are generally strong and do not require support.

Care

Eucharis is decorative all year round, but in order to see its beautiful flowers, you should still follow the rules of caring for it.

Watering and feeding

Care according to the growth cycle schedule: during the active growing season, many new leaves appear, so at this time we water it often, 2-3 times a week, especially when kept dry and hot.

Scheme life cycles eucharisa: Roman numeral is the number of the month, next to it we show the first or second half of the month. Green color - active vegetation, foliage growth, red color - flowering, yellow color - plant rest

During the growth period, we regularly feed the plant, you can use a special fertilizer for bulbous. Very often, during the period of rapid growth of eucharis, fertilizers with a high nitrogen content are used - to build up the green mass, then moving on to top dressing potash-phosphorus fertilizers for bookmarking peduncles and abundant flowering... During the dormant period, eucharis is not fed.

Watering is desirable with soft water: melted snow or rain. If this is not possible, then plain water from the tap must be defended in an open container (bucket, jar) for at least 1 day.

Flowering period

At proper care eucharis can bloom 2-3 times a year. The peduncle is high, up to 70 cm, ends with 4–6 buds, which open alternately. At this time, it is undesirable to spray eucharis, since the white petals, on which the drops have fallen, become covered with brown specks.

Young children bloom only for 3-4 years, and subject to close maintenance, so they should be planted in several bulbs in one pot.

For regular flowering eucharis definitely needs a change in the period of rest and active growth.

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Stress stimulates flowering

Most often, to stimulate eucharisa flowering, stress is arranged - they do not water it for 3-4 weeks, the leaves by this time may even lose turgor (elasticity). But also if the plant is in dark room or it's winter outside, then you can illuminate it with phytolamps or rearrange it on a light windowsill. Sometimes plant transplanting helps.

What to do with a faded arrow?

As with all amaryllis, the flower arrow contains a lot of nutrients, so it should be removed only after it dries itself. Of course, it is not very beautiful to observe a yellow peduncle, but it is undesirable to cut it off especially from young bulbs.

Dormant period

Eucharis really needs a rest period. At this time, it does not shed its leaves, it just consumes less moisture. The dormant period usually occurs after flowering. There is no need to water, let alone feed the plant.

A feature of eucharis is also that the dormant period does not always occur in the winter months. Often, flower growers who go on vacation for the summer leave the eucharis without watering, and it blooms in the fall.

In winter, the temperature in the apartment is almost the same as in summer, about 25 degrees, so it can grow, release new leaves and even bloom. It is not at all necessary to arrange cold maintenance with limited watering. But if possible, on short winter days, you can make supplementary lighting with Full spectrum phytolamps (on the northern windows) or ordinary fluorescent or LED lamps, bringing the length of the day to 12 hours.

Forming a bush

Eucharis grows from a bulb, so no shaping will work. The only recommendation is to grow multiple bulbs together.

Care errors - table

It is quite simple to fix mistakes in care, but sometimes the plant begins to hurt or be attacked by pests.

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Photo gallery of diseases, care errors

On heavy ground, cold frequent watering, the bulb can rot

Eucharis (eucharis) is native to the subtropical forests of the Amazon.

In this regard, this plant received a second name - the Amazonian lily, although the shape of the flower it looks more like a daffodil.

Eucharis has gained popularity in indoor floriculture due to its graceful white flowers with a delicate pleasant aroma.

Of all the existing species of this plant, the following are suitable for growing at home:

Eucharis is white;

Eucharis large-flowered or Amazonian (grandiflora);

Eucharis toothless (callifruria).

Despite its tropical origin, the Amazonian lily is unpretentious in care and subject to simple rules will delight you with its flowering twice a year.

Eucharis: home care. Reproduction, transplant

Reproduction

Eucharis is propagated vegetatively and by seeds. The first method is used at home. The Amazonian lily forms a large family of daughter bulbs. They are separated only after they have sufficiently separated from the mother bulb. It is better to do this in March-April. The separated children are seated in separate pots with pre-prepared soil.

Daughter kids are ready for transplant

Transfer

Eucharis is difficult to tolerate the violation of the earthen coma and damage to the roots, therefore, it should be transplanted rarely - once every 3-4 years. A sign that a transplant is necessary is the formation of numerous daughter bulbs. Whether or not to separate them from the mother's bulb depends on the goals of the grower:

If you need to propagate a plant, then each child is planted in a separate container;

If you want to get from a plant lush bloom, it is better to transplant the bulbous family without separation.

The best time for a transplant is March. Healthy plants transferred into a new pot without destroying the earthen coma. Sick specimens must be inspected for bulb rot before transplanting. In this case, the soil is carefully shaken off or washed off from the roots, the damaged parts are cut off, the sections are disinfected and treated with fungicides. Bulbs with leaves are buried in the soil by 4-5 cm.

Planting eucharis: bulbs with roots and leaves are planted to a depth of 4-5 cm

If the leaves are absent, then the bulb is planted so that its top remains above the ground level. This will make it easier to monitor the development of the plant.

For planting, experienced florists advise using narrow and tall pots with holes in the bottom. A thick drainage is required to prevent stagnation of moisture and decay of the root system.

If you got a bulb without roots and leaves, then the container for it is taken in such a way that the distance from the edge of the pot to the bulb is no more than 2-3 cm. The substrate must be diluted in half with sand and slightly moistened. The planted plant is placed in a bright, warm place.

The first 14-20 days after transplanting, eucharis is watered moderately - as the soil dries up. If bulbs with leaves have been planted, then they can be sprayed regularly. Leafless bulbs will sprout about 30 to 45 days after planting.

Eucharis: home care. Soil, air temperature and humidity, watering, feeding

The soil

For the Amazonian lily, you need fertile soil with good air and moisture permeability. This must be taken into account when independently compiling a soil mixture. For its manufacture, such components as humus, leaf earth, sand, peat (1: 2: 1: 0.5) are used. At the bottom of the pot, a drainage layer of expanded clay, coconut shells, fine gravel is required for the outflow of excess moisture. If you choose from mixtures sold in stores, then it is better to opt for soils for amaryllis.

Location

Eucharis grows well in partial shade and does not tolerate direct sunlight. At home, its optimal placement will be windows of the east or west direction. In summer, the plant can be sent to Fresh air, having previously arranged for him protection from the midday sun and precipitation.

Temperature and humidity

This native of the tropics is thermophilic, therefore the most optimal temperature range during the period of growth and flowering is + 24-28C. Large temperature differences affect the size of the flowers - they become smaller. After flowering, eucharis begins a dormant stage: at this time the plant is kept within 17-18C. At + 10C and below, the plant can shed its leaves, and the bulbs begin to rot. Eucharis does not make any special claims to the air humidity in the room. It should be sprayed only during the active growing season. During flowering, this procedure must be carried out carefully so that moisture does not get on the flowers, because water droplets cause brown spots on them. Wipe dust from the leaves with a damp cloth.

Watering

Eucharis should be watered sparingly, avoiding overdrying and excessive soil moisture. The next watering is carried out after the soil dries up by 1/3 of the volume (when the soil is waterlogged, the root system of the plant rots). Irrigation water must be separated room temperature... The excess water accumulated in the pan after watering is drained. During the rest period, the "drinking regime" is reduced - the soil in the pot remains half dry.

Top dressing

Eucharis is fed during the active growing season every 2 weeks, alternating mineral and organic fertilizers for flowering plants... After the end of flowering, the Amazon lily begins a period of rest and feeding should be stopped.

Eucharis: home care, flowering conditions

With proper care, eucharis blooms at home 2-3 times a year. The flowers open in turn, each of them blooms for 8-10 days, while exuding a delicate pleasant aroma. The timing of the flowering of the Amazonian lily can be regulated by a certain irrigation and feeding scheme.

Eucharis life cycle graph (Roman numeral - month number, one cell - half a month). Yellow- plant rest period, green - active vegetation, red - flowering.

If eucharis does not bloom at home, then this happens for the following reasons:

Incorrect fit. Before a young plant begins to bloom, its bulb must grow babies within 3-4 years. To speed up flowering when planting, several bulbs can be planted in one pot. The tighter the planting capacity, the sooner flowering will come.

Large changes in temperature inhibit plant growth and provoke rotting of the bulb. As a result, flowering does not occur, and if, nevertheless, the plant has laid flower arrows, the flowers are small.

The resting stage has not been observed. It begins after the end of flowering and lasts 1-1.5 months. The amount and volume of watering this period is reduced and the eucharis is kept in a semi-dry state (the soil in the pot should dry out by half of its volume). You can determine the degree of drying of the substrate by the weight of the pot, special moisture indicators or wooden sticks, immersing them in the ground. At the same time, it is necessary to organize good lighting. When new shoots appear, watering is increased and plant feeding is resumed.

Eucharis: home care. The main problems when growing eucharis

Inaccuracies in care affect appearance eucharis. The gradual yellowing and death of leaves is a natural process. Mass yellowing and death of leaves occurs with improper watering (excessive or insufficient), low air temperature (below + 10 ° C) or exposure to direct sunlight. In this case, it is necessary to remove the bulbs from the soil and inspect them: if they become soft to the touch, change color, then this indicates the process of decay. To save the flower, the damaged parts are cut out, the wounds are powdered with charcoal powder, dried in air and planted in a new substrate.

With a lack of moisture, eucharis leaves lose their turgor. If after watering their shape is not restored, then the reason may be hypothermia in a draft, during transportation.

Curling and severe drooping of leaves is a sign of root damage or frostbite from drafts.

Eucharis leaves drooped due to draft

Deformation of adult leaves occurs when the air around the plant is dry. Rubbing them with a damp sponge will help them recover. If all the leaves (both young and old) lose their shape, then the reason is most likely the appearance of pests, excess fertilizers, hypothermia of the soil and roots.

With a deficiency of nutrients, the plant can throw off old leaves at the same time as new ones appear. Most often this happens in the winter when insufficient lighting.

One of the most common diseases of the amaryllis family, to which eucharis belongs, is gray rot, the causative agent of which is the fungus Botridis. It develops at high humidity and low air temperature and waterlogged soil. At the initial stage, the leaves lose their elasticity, become soft, turn brown at the edges. Then gray mold develops on the infected areas and they die off. At the first signs of the disease, the affected parts of the plant are removed, the rest is treated with a copper-containing fungicide (Topsin-M, Fundazol, solution copper sulfate).

Another of the common fungal diseases of eucharis (and the entire Amaryllis family) is stagonosporosis or red burn. It is characterized by the appearance of red elongated spots on the leaves, peduncles, buds, and bulbs.

Red burn on eucharis bulbs

With a strong defeat, the leaves are deformed, the peduncles bend and droop, putrefactive foci develop on the bulb. As a result, the plant is suppressed and dies. Disease progression is favored by sudden temperature fluctuations and excessive watering. Over time, black crusts of pycnidia form on the spots - sources of fungal spores. To combat a red burn, it is important to use only high-quality planting material... Before planting, the bulbs must be etched with a fungicide (Oxykh, Maxim. Rovral, Abiga-Peak) for 30 minutes and dried (2 days).

Of the pests, eucharis can be affected by mushroom gnats, mealybugs, spider mites, thrips and scale insects.

Fungus gnats (sciarids) are small black midges whose females lay eggs in the roots of plants. The damage is caused by the larvae eating root tissues. As a result, the plant lags behind in growth, withers, does not bloom. To combat these pests, the soil in the pot can be shed with Aktara (0.8 g / l of water). In the future, adjust watering - mosquitoes multiply in waterlogged soil.

The amaryllis bug settles under the scales of the bulb. Causes curvature of leaves and peduncles, and further drying of the plant. With a strong lesion, eucharis must be sprayed with an insecticide (Aktara, Akarin, Vertimek).

Spider mites infect plants in dry indoor air. If there are few pests, then the ground part of the eucharis is washed with soapy water and a higher air humidity is maintained. In case of mass defeat, the use of acaricides is justified (Sunmayt, Akarin, Kleschevit, Fitoverm).

Eucharis (Eucharis) - bulbous plant, belongs to the Amaryllis family. The word "eucharis" in translation from Greek means "graceful". About ten species of eucharis are known, which are common in nature in the tropics. South America and differ from each other in minor botanical features.

In culture, more often than other species, the large-flowered eucharis (Eucharis grandiflora), or the Amazonian eucharis (Eucharis amazons), which is usually called the Amazonian lily, is found. The description of the eucharis of these species is similar, but still has a number of differences.

An adult, flowering bulb usually has three leaves; young, but not yet blooming bulbs - two or three leaves, and children - one small leaf each. The leaves of the houseplant eucharis are large (up to 40 cm long and 20 cm wide), oval, pointed, dark green, shiny. Each leaf lasts from one to one and a half years on the bulb. They are being updated gradually.

The first eucharis lily bloom usually occurs in the spring and summer months, the second - in the autumn and winter. It usually takes more than six months between the first and second flowering. The arrow that appears from the middle of the bulb fully develops in 10-15 days and usually bears four to five snow-white flowers with a pleasant vanilla aroma. Each eucharis flower lasts four to six days, and the general flowering lasts two to three weeks. The flowering period of the whole plant is extended, since the young bulbs bloom later than the old ones. Strong adult bulbs often emit two flower arrows. Below is a photo of Eucharis with a description.

Eucharis toothless (Eucharis subedentata) has an ovoid bulb. Green leaves, located on long, grooved petioles on top, triangular-oblong in shape, 15-23 cm long and 8-11 cm wide. Usually, four leaves develop on each bulb. On a narrow peduncle, six to eight flowers are formed in an umbrella-shaped inflorescence. The flowers are white, the perianth tube is 3 cm long, funnel-shaped at the top; petals 1.5 cm long directed upwards.

Caring for the lily eucharis at home

The plant is very sensitive to sudden changes in soil moisture, therefore, when caring for eucharis at home, the soil in the pot should be constantly moderately moist (with the exception of relative dormancy). With the beginning of the growth of new leaves, watering is increased. At the same time, plants that have not been transplanted for a long time are fed, alternating between organic and mineral fertilizers, once every two weeks. After the completion of flowering and the full development of new leaves, watering is reduced to a minimum, feeding is stopped.

Then it is time for the plant to rest (1-1.5 months), followed by a transplant. Adult specimens are transplanted after three to four years, young ones - after two years, and growing ones - annually. In the intervals between transplants, the top layer (2-3 cm) of the earth is renewed. During transplantation, especially overgrown specimens are divided or growing bulbs and children are separated. They are transplanted into a mixture of leafy, sod land, humus, river sand and weathered peat (5: 2: 4: 2: 1).

Reproduction of indoor flowers eucharis

Propagated by bulbs. For one bulb that is completely submerged in the ground, the pot should be narrow but rather deep (18-19 cm). Above and under the bulb there should be a layer of earth of 5-6 cm. Drainage from washed sand and expanded clay is required. During subsequent transplants of indoor eucharis flowers, a new pot should be taken of the same height, but wider. The plant blooms more abundantly when it is cramped in the pot.

Scabbards and thrips harm the flower.

Eucharis or Amazonian lily is a flower with wide leaves and delicate, graceful, daffodil-like flowers. This South American plant, two centuries ago, first migrated to European greenhouses, and then became one of the most beloved indoor flowers.

With more certainty, eucharis can be called not a lily, but an Amazonian or Brazilian daffodil. Its flowers are more similar in structure to them. The Greek name for the plant has two parts. One of them ("eu") is the highest degree of comparison, and the main part ("charis") means graceful, charming.

This representative of the bulbous family Amaryllis naturally lives in the tropical (mountain and coastal) thickets of the Amazonian forests. Found in the Colombian Andes and Brazil.

Bulbs of the Amazonian flower are large, regular spherical in shape. The oval-lanceolate leaves are colored deep green, they are long and wide. Leaves sit on long and dense petioles, very textured - with pronounced veins and a rough surface. They live for several years, during which the relief increases.... When dying off, they are quickly replaced by young (first rolled into a tube) leaves of a more delicate shade and smooth structure.

They are especially charming delicate flowers(the size of Matchbox and even more), of which there are up to six pieces on umbrella-shaped inflorescences. Moreover, on well-groomed plants there can be several straight lines of almost half a meter in height of peduncles. Equipped with a long and thin leg, they hang down picturesquely, presenting an unusually spectacular sight.

With greater certainty, eucharis can be called not a lily, but an Amazonian or Brazilian daffodil

Eucharis breeding methods

Bulb propagation of eucharis is widespread. overgrown with numerous children. When they ripen, young bulbs are pinched off, trying not to injure the roots. They are placed in fertilized, loose and moist soil to a depth of five centimeters. Then the soil is compacted in this place.

Planting of children is carried out in the first half of spring. The division of plants is done no more than once every two years, otherwise they do not have time to get stronger and grow new bulbs. Within a year or two after that, they are able to bloom. At least three onions are placed in each container, because singly, they do not bloom until they are overgrown with new children.

Reproduction of Amazonian lilies by seeds rarely practiced due to labor intensity this process... In this case, the long-awaited flowering is possible only after a five-year period.

Gallery: eucharis (25 photos)

How to transplant eucharis (video)

Popular types of Amazonian lily

About two dozen species of eucharis are known in nature. Outwardly, they differ little. The most popular are five types, which will be discussed.

Eucharis grandiflora (grandiflora)

The bulb reaches five centimeters in size, has a rounded shape. There is always a pair of leaves on the stem... They resemble a wide oval in shape, their ends are pointed. The dimensions of the leaves are not too large - no more than three tens of centimeters in length and twice as wide. Their color is bright green, and in the center is a whitish vein.

The petiole is the same length as the leaf itself. The flower arrow is only slightly less than a meter in height. There are up to six fragrant buds on it. The flowers are large, white, and the middle is yellow-green. This species of Tropicana blooms in late spring and summer, but it can delight with fragrant buds even in the middle of winter.

Eucharis grandiflora (grandiflora)

Eucharis Mastersa (Mastersii)

The 5-centimeter bulb is elliptical in shape. Medium-sized leaves also resemble an ellipse, with slightly pointed tips. They are darker than the previous type, glossy. They are located on short legs.

There can be only two flowers on a thick, tubular flower stem. Their perianth is coquettishly lowered, and the four-centimeter, oval petals are narrowed at the ends. They are white, and the embossed core is yellowish. The miracle of flowering lasts all March.

Eucharis Mastersa (Mastersii)

Eucharis white (candida)

The bulbs of these flowers are similar to the previous species, but slightly larger. The leaves are also elliptical, but the sharpening of the ends is more pronounced. The leaf plates have a shade of malachite. The veins on them stand out very prominently.

The flower tube is brownish green. The umbrella located on it can have up to ten eight-centimeter flowers. These crisp white buds have a very attractive scent. Flowering is observed already at the end of winter and affects the entire first spring month.

Eucharis white (candida)

Eucharis Sandera

The bulb of this type of eucharis is large, elongated. Heart-shaped leaves are pointed at the ends. They sit on long stalks.

Flowers arranged on a thick stem are of different sizes. A third of them are larger (up to 5 cm), and two-thirds are smaller (no more than 3 cm). The flowers gracefully curved in the form of a tube have a yellowish crown-shaped core. They bloom at the same time as the previous species of Amazons.

Eucharis Sandera

Eucharis toothless (subedentata)

This Colombian is also known as the toothless callifruria. His onion is elongated, large. Its leaves grow up to two tens of centimeters in length and twice as wide. Their petioles are long, they are arranged in four pieces, going out from one point of growth.

Umbrella inflorescences can have up to eight flowers, sitting on two-centimeter, slightly bent legs. Their petals are smaller than those of other eucharis species.

Eucharis toothless (subedentata)

Home care for eucharis

It is not difficult to care for the Amazonian lily, the specifics of its cultivation are as follows.

Soil and flower pot

For a Colombian beauty, it is better to choose narrow and tall pots. To remove excess moisture, from which the bulbs rot, there should be several holes at the bottom of the bulbs. In this case, a significant drainage layer of expanded clay or pebbles is required.

An important condition for eucharis flowering is planting several bulbs in each pot.... They are placed in a loose substrate at a depth of five centimeters. This soil should consist of two parts of compost, the same amount of sand-baking powder, a small addition of loam and twice the volume of leafy earth these components. Compost can be replaced with heather soil or peat.

For a Colombian beauty, it is better to choose narrow and tall pots.

Temperature, humidity, lighting

The Amazonian lily is a thermophilic plant. In summer, she loves temperatures up to 25 degrees, and in winter, the temperature can be lowered by a maximum of ten degrees. Indeed, when it freezes, the bulb rots, and the leaves disappear. Drafts and temperature changes are also detrimental to the flower.

A tropical plant does not require high humidity. It is sprayed only during active growth. When flowering occurs, it is better not to carry out this procedure or to do it carefully. Do not let drops of water fall on the flowers. From this appear on them dark spots... Leaves need to be wiped from dust with a damp cloth.

Well-lit rooms are suitable for eucharis., but he is afraid of the direct sun. The west and east direction of the rooms are the best places for tropical plants. But they can also grow from the north side.

In the summertime, eucharis is best exposed to the air. In this case, it is important that the direct sun and raindrops do not fall on it.

Amazonian lily is a thermophilic plant.

Watering a houseplant

The Amazonian lily does not like too wet or dry ground. It is necessary to water it only when the upper quarter of the earthen coma dries up. Water for irrigation must be defended for at least half a day. It shouldn't be cold and hard.

They practice upper and lower watering of the plant, placing it on a pallet with a damp "substrate" of expanded clay. Excess water is then poured out. Between flowering, it is best to keep the earthen mixture moderately dry. At this time, additional illumination of flowers with a special lamp is practiced. This stimulates the further flowering of the Tropicana.

Amazonian lily dislikes too wet or dry ground

Flower feeding

Feeding eucharis is carried out only during its growth and flowering. This is done every two weeks. Used ready-made fertilizers for flowering indoor plants... The dose is halved from that recommended in the instructions.

Fertilizers should not contain large amounts of nitrogen, which interferes with the flowering of tropical daffodils. It is good to alternate mineral and organic feeding... After flowering, they are stopped for a couple of months.

Eucharis transplant

The Amazon lily is transplanted during its complete dormancy at the end of winter. Plants tolerate these procedures painfully, so it is better to carry them out no more than once every few years. It is advisable to transplant a flower only when the pot becomes too cramped for it.

How to grow eucharis (video)

At the same time, sparing lilies are used for transshipment with the maximum preservation of the earthen coma. When seating the children, a shallow pot with several drainage holes is selected, a layer of expanded clay is laid out on the bottom of it. In this case, the soil mixture should be similar to the one in which the plant was previously located. It is pre-watered, and after transplanting, moisture should be moderate.

Eucharis bloom

The tropical plant is prized for its beautiful flowers, therefore flowering should be regular. If this is not the case, then the Amazonian lily is not comfortable conditions, and you should find out the reasons for its not flowering.

How long and under what conditions eucharis blooms

Some types of tropical daffodils can bloom three times a year.- at the height of winter, at the end of spring and at the end of summer. Given that the buds on flowers do not bloom at the same time, in total, under favorable conditions, flowering can last almost six months. The intervals between these periods are usually up to two months.

For flowering, it is necessary that the children are regularly separated from the main plant without injuring it. But after that, several plant specimens should remain in the pot. After all, single bulbs do not bloom.

Eucharis is prized for its beautiful flowers, so it should bloom regularly.

The contrasting conditions of plants are favorable for flowering (not to be confused with unfavorable ones). So, for winter flowering, at the end of summer flowering, it is necessary to place pots with Amazonian lilies in a cool room with a temperature of at least one and a half dozen degrees, reduce watering and cancel their feeding for two months. And after that, raise the temperature to two tens of degrees, also increasing watering and plant nutrition. It is also advisable to rearrange them on the southern windowsill. Spraying lilies every day before they bloom are also helpful.

Why eucharis does not bloom

The reasons for not blooming tropicana are as follows:

• The plant has too few daughter bulbs.
• Lack of a dormant period, which should last at least one and a half months.
• Root decay due to excess moisture and fungal or other diseases.
• Uncomfortable temperature conditions - freezing, drafts.

What to do for eucharis to bloom

To make the Amazon lily bloom, you need it on winter time place in a cool room. But the temperature there should not be lower than 12 degrees.

At the same time, watering of plants is reduced and their feeding is not carried out. Lighting should be no lower than usual. It is equally important that the pot is fairly tight. Then the daughter bulbs will be intensively formed, and the growth of the green part of the flower will not be observed.

Direct sunlight can harm eucharis

Why eucharis leaves turn yellow and die

Common problems in growing graceful plants (other than not flowering) are yellowing and leaf fall.

Eucharis is a bulbous plant native to the rainforests of South and Central America. It gained its popularity thanks to its graceful white flowers and a pleasant subtle aroma. Despite its origin, eucharis has an unpretentious character. However, many growers complain about the absence or very rare flowering of eucharis, we are looking for an answer to the question "Why does not eucharis bloom?"

The main reasons for the lack of flowering in eucharis

Eucharis flower (photo)

With proper care, the eucharis tropical plant can bloom twice a year, sometimes even three. Thus, the lack of flowering may indicate improper care.

We propose to consider the most common mistakes in the care of eucharis.

Table "The main reasons why eucharis does not bloom at home"

How to make a plant bloom by a certain date

In the photo, blooming eucharis

After we have found out why eucharis does not bloom at home, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the highly effective method of forcing this flower.

To begin with, complete watering of the plant is stopped. The earth must dry completely. In the dormant period, the plant should stay for 1 month. In this case, the temperature should be no more than 15 ° C. Then the bulbs are removed from the soil and placed in a thermos with water for 1 day. The temperature of the water in the thermos should be 65º. The bulb is then removed and placed in the substrate. From this time on, the air temperature in the room should be over 18º.

Euharius is one of the most unpretentious plants which lends itself well to distillation. It does not require special care conditions. It is necessary to plant eucharis lilies in several pieces in one small oblong pot with holes for drainage. In the room where the white flower is located, it is necessary to maintain an appropriate temperature regime and alternate periods of active growth and rest in the plant. With a competent and skillful approach, eucharis at home can bloom up to 3 times a year.