Potted plants that bloom in winter include not only groves, poinsettias or poinsettias . At Christmas you can also admire the beauty of the wonderful Asiatic lily (commonly referred to as eucharis – after the name of the nymph from Francois Fenelon’s book from 1699 and the Eucharist).
This little-known, beautiful flower from South America will seduce you not only with its land, but also with its unique scent. It is easy to grow, so it will definitely look great on the Christmas table. Don’t be surprised when the whole family starts asking you what species it is.
Eucharis is a potted bulb flower 50-70 cm high. It has decorative leaves in a shade of dark green, but the greatest advantage of the Amazon lily are its flowers – large and at the same time delicate, funnel-shaped, blooming at the top of long stems.
Amazon lily flowers are usually white or cream, but can also be pink and orange (depends on the variety). They smell intensely and very pleasant. They bloom once or twice a year, often in autumn and winter.
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The Amazon lily prefers warm, bright places (with diffused light), as well as light and permeable soil. Typically, a mixture of peat, sand and humus mixed in equal proportions of 1:1:1 works perfectly.
If you plant it correctly, you will be halfway there. Choose your pot carefully. It should be matched to the size of the flower and its root system, and also have good drainage of about 3 cm made of expanded clay or pebbles.which will prevent water stagnation (dangerous because it may lead to the plant rotting).
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Once you have planted your Amazon lily, don’t rest on your laurels in caring for it. If you want it to look beautiful, move it to a room with a constant temperature of 18 to 24 degrees Celsius (it is thermophilic).
Remember to pour eucharis regularly. However, it should not be performed too often (the soil must dry out before another portion of water appears in the pot).
Once a month, also use fertilizer for flowering plants and do not forget to remove the yellowed, wilted leaves of the Amazon lily, and clean the remaining ones with a clean tissue. This will keep it in perfect condition. It will look beautiful and will not be exposed to fungal diseases.
