Eucharis(Eucharis, Eucharis, Amazon lily, Graceful flower) unites about 20 species of bulbous evergreen perennials and is part of the Amaryllidaceae family. From some species of Eucharis, breeders have developed beautiful hybrid varieties that are perfectly adapted for growing in open ground (in gardens, parks, public gardens), as well as several unpretentious indoor varieties. Our lovers of indoor plants especially appreciate Amazonian eucharis (Eucharis amazonica) or another name for the flower - grandiflora eucharis (Eucharis grandiflora), caring for which at home does not require special knowledge and extensive experience of a professional gardener. You will find photos of these and other popular types of elegant flowers, as well as tips on home care for luxurious flowering plants later in this material. In previous articles, we have already examined the features of growing indoor crops from the Amaryllidaceae family using the example of flowers such as Amaryllis belladonna, Clivia cinnabar, Clivia beautiful, and hippeastrum with bright flowers. Our needlewomen often choose these bright and beautiful plants as a model for making floral crafts from satin ribbons (kanzashi), beads and wire, foamiran or cold porcelain, nylon or chiffon. Such crafts look great on various women's accessories, hair clips, headbands, stilettos, and handbags.
The bulb of the Amazon lily is quite large, spherical in shape and reaches a diameter of 6-7 cm. Large leaves of eucharis, dark green in color, have a lanceolate or broad oval shape, reach 40-50 cm in length and 20-25 cm in width. Shiny leaf blade with prominent longitudinal veins, grows on a thick, long petiole and has a slightly wrinkled texture. The edges of the leaf blade of the Graceful Flower have a wavy structure, and in the young leaf they are twisted into a tube along the central vein.
But the Amazon lily acquired special decorative value thanks to its luxurious fragrant flowers of dazzling white color. In some countries, the eucharis flower is very popular, as there is a belief that it helps to improve relationships between spouses and protects the family hearth from various troubles. Indoor eucharis is a wonderful gift for a woman. In popularity as a flower gift, the Amazon lily may soon overtake even the spathiphyllum flower Women's happiness or the anthurium flower Men's happiness. And in some South American countries, eucharis is a strong female amulet. Amazon lily flowers are often woven into brides' wedding hairstyles. On March 8th, our men give beautiful women beautiful bouquets of roses, daffodils, tulips, and carnations. But you can give your beloved lady a truly original gift on March 8th - a bouquet of graceful Amazon lilies, wrapped in a delicate, inspiring aroma! Fortunately, decorative eucharis begin to bloom at the end of winter or in early March. If you want to form a floral composition of flowering indoor plants, then together with eucharis such popular flowers as phalaenopsis or dendrobium orchid, Persian cyclamen, different varieties of calla lilies, tuberous begonia, Chinese rose hibiscus, New Guinea balsam, gardenia jasmine will look interesting.
It should be noted that Eucharis grandiflora can bloom two or even three times a year. Typically, flowering periods for indoor plants occur in late autumn and late winter. But sometimes the Amazon lily pleases us with its luxurious white flowers with a delicate aroma even on New Year's Eve. 3-6 (sometimes more) buds appear on a long peduncle. Large snow-white flowers are collected in a beautiful inflorescence in the form of an umbrella. From the slightly drooping corolla of the flower, a greenish tube with tendril-like outgrowths gracefully protrudes, and the elongated stamens look like a crown in a luxurious frame of 6 tepals. Phytodesigners and florists often use the Amazon lily to form an original floral composition indoors. Eucharis grandiflora, along with other representatives of the Amaryllidaceae family, will look beautiful against the background of such tree-like indoor plants as ficus rubber or Benjamina, Myrtle tree, palm-shaped yucca or home dracaena Marginata, lemon tree with shiny leaves, schefflera with bright unusual leaves, Crassula Money tree or Zamioculcas Dollar Tree.
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Location and lighting.
It is advisable to place the pot with the plant in the sunniest place. If you place eucharis on a stand next to the window sill of a south window, be sure to shade the window glass on sunny summer days to prevent yellow spots from burns from appearing on the leaves. You can place the plant on the west or east side of the room. Optimal lighting is bright but diffused sunlight. In spring and summer, you can take eucharis to the balcony or loggia. During the dormant period (after flowering), it is advisable to organize additional lighting using phytolamps.
Temperature regime.
The Amazon lily loves warmth. In spring and summer 19-26°C, and in winter 16-19°C. If the temperature drops below 10-12°C for at least a few days, the bulb may begin to rot, and the leaves turn yellow and fall off. Keep the plant away from drafts and avoid sudden temperature changes during the day.
Air humidity.
The optimal level of humidity in the room is moderate (40-50%). During the growing season, spray the plant at least once a day. But during flowering, spray the leaves very carefully, trying not to get it on the flower petals, as unsightly dark spots may appear. You can wipe the eucharis leaves with a soft, damp sponge 1-2 times a week.
Watering.
Watering is moderate. Water for irrigation is soft and warm, settled during the day. You need to water the plant very carefully, along the edge of the pot or using bottom watering. Pour out any water that flows into the pan immediately. Over-wetting the substrate is much more dangerous for the health of the root system than over-drying. Water the plant only after the top layer of soil is completely dry. After the flowering period, watering is very scarce for several months. The earthen ball should be in a semi-dry state.
Earth mixture and fertilizing.
To plant eucharis, you can make an earthen mixture yourself by adding
fibrous turf substrate peat, leaf soil and sand in equal parts.
During the growing season, apply organic and mineral liquid fertilizers for indoor flowering plants alternately, once every two weeks. During the dormant period (after flowering) it is not recommended to feed the plant.
Transfer.
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Among indoor flowers, lilies with bright juicy greens, beautiful large flowers and a delicate aroma occupy a place of honor. Of course, we are not talking about garden lilies, which can reach a height of one and a half meters or more. Compact indoor lilies of various types and varieties are grown in pots at home.
For home cultivation, oriental and Asian hybrids, long-flowered lilies, golden, beautiful, dwarf, and royal lilies are used. In addition, indoor plants amaryllis and hippeastrum from the Amaryllis family, people also call them house lilies, because their flowers are very similar to real lilies.
From the article you will learn how to properly plant a house lily in a pot, how to care for house lilies to achieve abundant beautiful flowering, and what to do after the leaves fall. With proper care, an indoor lily flower can decorate the interior of your apartment, balcony or winter garden for quite a long time.
Video about planting and propagating lilies
Indoor lilies: planting and care according to all the rules
Since lilies at home, as well as in the garden, usually bloom from June to August, it is recommended to plant them in a pot in early spring. You can plant several bulbs at once in a flower pot or in a tub, and then you will get a beautiful lush composition of lilies of different varieties and colors. For one bulb, a pot with a diameter of about twenty centimeters will be enough; a container that is too spacious can cause the lily to lack flowers.
The home lily flower will feel best in light, fertile soil mixed with river sand. Place drainage at the bottom of the pot, then pour a layer of special soil mixture or soil enriched with nutrients, place the onion in the middle, carefully spreading its roots to the sides. Fill the bulb with soil mixture only halfway; the soil should reach the middle of the pot. It will be possible to fill the soil to the top after the stems outgrow the edge of the pot.
The home lily flower will feel best in light, fertile soil.
Until the shoots appear, the lily in the pot should be in a cool, dark place, and as soon as you see green shoots, transfer the plants to a windowsill or balcony. With the onset of summer, growing lilies at home continues in a cold place where it is possible to provide the plants with an influx of fresh air.
Further care for home lilies is not much different from caring for garden representatives of this bulbous plant. The lily will develop properly and bloom profusely if you provide it with slightly moist soil and humid air. There is no need to replant the flower into a larger container.
How to care for indoor lily:
- water the plant regularly from the moment the shoots appear until the leaves dry out in the fall, so that the soil does not dry out, but is not too wet;
- Spray the lily leaves with water from time to time;
- loosen the soil by adding peat, humus or leaf soil;
- remove weeds;
- When flowers appear, tie the stems to the sticks.
In the future, you will only need to remove buds from those plants that look weakened
For such a capricious plant as a lily, home care also includes liquid fertilizing. The first feeding should be applied before the lily grows, the second - when the buds are forming, the third - before mid-August, after the lily blooms. Your indoor lily plant will be stronger and larger if you periodically add wood ash to the soil.
You will most likely get an equally magnificent indoor lily, photos of which are widely presented on the Internet, in the second year. In the first season, it is better to remove all the buds at once so that the plant gains strength and gets stronger. In the future, you will only need to remove buds from those plants that look weakened.
Now you know how to grow lilies at home, but preserving them until the next season is not difficult: in the fall, the dead stems of the plant are cut off at the very bulbs, the bulbs are removed from the ground and placed in a bag with wet moss in the refrigerator for the winter or stored until spring in a layer of moistened sand in the basement.
The bulbs are removed from the ground and placed in a bag with damp moss in the refrigerator for the winter.
How to care for home lilies (amaryllis and hippeastrum)
Often, domestic lily flowers are confused, calling hippeastrum amaryllis and vice versa, although these indoor plants have different flowering and dormant periods. It’s better to immediately determine exactly what kind of domestic lily you have - caring for amaryllis and hippeastrum has some differences.
It is not always possible to determine by appearance what genus the house lily belongs to; a photo can only confuse things even more. You can find out the genus of the plant as follows: if your domestic lily blooms from summer to autumn and remains dormant in winter, then it is amaryllis. If flowers appear from winter to spring, and the plant rests in summer, it is hippeastrum. Accordingly, the bulbs will need to be planted and replanted during the dormant period of the indoor flower.
Both hippeastrums and amaryllis feel good in warm, well-lit places, but do not tolerate direct sunlight and overheating very well. In summer, it is advisable to take the plants out into the fresh air, providing protection from precipitation. Twice a month, amaryllis are fed with mineral fertilizers, and for hippeastrums, organic and mineral fertilizers are alternated.
Video about growing lilies in the country
Like many other indoor flowers, lilies love wet cleaning of leaves for hygiene purposes. Moderate watering is necessary as the soil dries, but do not overwater the plant, as amaryllis are easily affected by rot when over-watered. During the flowering period of the house lily, watering is increased, and during the dormant period - reduced.
If an indoor lily receives proper care, it is less likely to be affected by diseases and pests, and the plant looks healthy and strong in appearance. With a lack of watering and waterlogging of the soil, the leaves of the lily become sluggish and pale, the flowers begin to darken from the cold, and from too much sun they begin to turn pale. Carefully monitor how your indoor lily looks so that you can take the necessary measures in time, and then bright, beautiful flowers will decorate your apartment for a long time!
The indoor lily is a wonderful decoration for any interior. It will help complement or soften the image, making it gentle and at the same time noble. The beauty of flowers was appreciated in Ancient Egypt and Greece, and in France this delightful flower adorned the coat of arms of the king.
Beneficial features. Petals can be used not only as decoration, but also as medicine. For example, apply the onions to inflamed areas after boiling them first. And the finished decoction can be used as a tonic to lighten freckles.
Ideal time to plant is October and November, but, as a rule, you can plant flesh until March.
Lily is a perennial plant, related to herbaceous and bulbous. Each bulb consists of scales tightly adjacent to each other. The size of the bulb varies from 2 to 20 cm, the average size is 7 cm. The roots are located at the bottom of the bulb, sometimes there are additional ones. The color of the plant is very diverse: from white to red and purple.
Types and varieties of indoor lilies
There are about 300 species of lilies in the world, which are divided into main groups:
- Cupped. Petals of this type are presented in the shape of a bowl - wide open. Cup-shaped varieties include: gilded lily, Empress Lily of China, Grand Commander.
- Funnel-shaped. The petals are tightly packed and form a tube. Funnel-shaped lilies include Long-flowered, Regal, Royal Gold, as well as a dozen hybrids that differ in a wide variety of colors: from light yellow to bright orange shades. This species includes the most planted lily - the indoor lily.
- Fez-shaped. The flower consists of bent petals. Fez-shaped plants have a low stem and small flower diameter. Lilies such as Dwarf lilies, beautiful species and L. Citronella belong to the fez-shaped lilies.
In addition to the above varieties, there are Asian, American, Oriental lilies, as well as Tubular hybrids, Candidum hybrids, La hybrids, etc.
Each species has its own characteristics that are responsible for resistance to low temperatures and other unpleasant weather conditions.
Planting indoor varieties
Planting lily bulbs (tubers) in a pot Before you begin planting an indoor (indoor) line, you must select a pot, soil, and provide adequate drainage. Planting and growing indoor lilies at home does not take much time and hassle.
The pot should not be more than 20 cm in diameter. Place drainage at the bottom (about 3 cm). For soil, use a soil mixture intended for plants with bulbs, or soil saturated with nutritious, organic substances.
Plant the bulb to a depth of about 8 cm, 3 cm away from the edge of the pot. There is one onion per pot. The pot should be half full.
Transfer rules
After 3 years, new shoots can be transplanted. A similar procedure should be carried out every 3 years. Before digging up the plant, you need to cut off the flowers. This is done to ensure that the lily bulb does not weaken. Digging of new bulbs should be done as carefully as possible in a small pot.
Care during flowering and dormancy
The indoor lily loves warmth and light during flowering., therefore it is recommended to keep it in a well-lit and warm place.
During rest and sleep - vice versa, that is, it is necessary to limit the flow of light and heat. A good place for growing is a windowsill facing the sunny side. When growing lilies, it is necessary to feed the plant 2 times a year with liquid fertilizer. Avoid getting fertilizer on the leaves of the plant.
Proper watering of the plant
Watering indoor lilies is done quite often, avoiding water getting on the leaves. It is necessary to water with pre-settled water (temperature about 22 degrees Celsius).
The soil should not be allowed to dry out. As the lily fades, it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering, since it is during this period of time that baby bulbs are formed. In winter, the frequency of watering can be reduced.
Care after flowering
After the flower has bloomed, it is necessary to reduce the amount of watering and change the sunny place to a more shady and cool one.
Flowering plant and description of problems
56 varieties of lilies are described on our website alone Lilies, as a rule, do not bloom in the first year of life. From the second to the fourth, the peak of flowering is reached. The plants bloom magnificently and luxuriously. At the end of the fourth year, flowering weakens and then stops completely. It is precisely at this time that the plant produces offspring.
If the lily does not bloom, then most likely you have a hippeastrum variety. It requires special care: from the beginning of spring until October, provide the plant with sun, watering and frequent feeding (once a week). From October, limit watering and sun.
Propagation by bulbs in detail
Lilies begin to reproduce at the age of 4-5 years. They are separated and transplanted into a pot, being careful not to damage the root system.
How to store bulbs
Plant bulbs should be stored following a number of rules:
- The storage location should not be excessively dry. Thus, the bulbs may lose moisture and shrink.
- The storage location should not be excessively damp. Thus, the bulbs may become moldy, rot, or begin to grow prematurely.
- The temperature in the place chosen for storage should not be low (risks freezing of the bulbs) or very high (risks premature growth).
- The place where the bulbs are stored should be well ventilated so that the bulbs do not get sick or become moldy.
– from planting and forming a pot, to proper watering, describing the amount of light required by the plant and combating diseases.
Diseases of indoor plants and their treatment
Diseases of indoor lilies, as a rule, occur due to a large amount of moisture, low oxygen supply to the soil, or infection with harmful organisms.
- The bulb rots and becomes moldy, it is necessary to limit watering and change the soil. Possible causes may be insufficient drainage or heavy soil.
- If the flower turns yellow, becomes dry, or loses color, it is necessary to increase watering frequency.
- Presence of insects such as flies, aphids or beetles. In this case, use special means aimed at eliminating dangerous insects.
Prevention of the occurrence of such diseases includes strict control over the frequency of watering and air permeability of the soil.
Price
The price of bulbs depends on its type. For example, an Asian variety can cost you between 75-120 rubles. Oriental lily costs about 150 rubles. For many, a species lily is more expensive; its cost can reach more than 500 rubles. Lily hybrids cost from 120 rubles.
The amaryllis flower is a small genus of flowering bulbs in the amaryllis family, native to South Africa in the rocky valley of the Olifants River. In other countries it is called - belladonna lily, Jersey lily, naked lady, amarillo and March lily.
Description of amaryllis flower with photo
The plant has green, belt-shaped leaves up to 50 cm long and 2-3 cm wide, arranged in two rows. They begin to grow in the spring in hot climates or in the fall (it all depends on the onset of rain), and die towards the end of spring, leaning towards the ground.
Amaryllis does not tolerate frost (it does not tolerate it very well) and does not tolerate tropical conditions, as it requires a dry dormant period between the time the leaves begin to grow and the flowers begin to bloom. In the month of August, at the very end of summer, or in early spring (in March or April) in their homeland on dry soil, each sprout (seed) produces one or two bare stems up to 60 centimeters in height. Each of them bears from 2 to 12 funnel-shaped flowers.
Each of them consists of six petals of white, purple or pink flowers with crimson veins. Their diameter is approximately 7-10 cm. You can see amaryllis flowers in the photo:
Plants are most often very localized, growing in dense clusters - this is due to the large size of the seeds, which are heavy. When there is a gust of wind, they fall only on neighboring places and almost immediately after the arrival of the rains they begin to germinate.
Amaryllis flower varieties
This genus of plants is small: only four species, but only two of them are known:
Amaryllis belladonna is the most popular of the varieties. It has a green stem half a meter long and petals that form funnel-shaped pink or white inflorescences between themselves. The leaves retain their rich green color throughout almost the entire winter, and in the summer they die and the flower goes dormant. Flowering time for Amaryllis belladonna is late summer, as well as February and March.
Amaryllis sarniensis is found mostly in the sandy expanses of the Cape Land, as well as in Japan and the island of Jersey. In the conditions of our country, the best option would be to first grow it in a greenhouse (until the peduncle grows) and only then transplant it into a pot. If the leaves are just beginning to emerge, then the crimson-red petals at this time are already pleasing to the eyes of others.
How to grow amaryllis at home?
In order for an amaryllis flower to take root well in our climatic conditions, it needs appropriate conditions - for example, a warm sunny place, but without direct sunlight. The flower does not like drafts, so you will also have to take care of this in advance.
Before you grow an amaryllis flower at home, you will have to be patient. It throws out the first flower stalks only 3 years after planting at its permanent “place of residence.” For planting, use not wide pots, the walls of which are only 4 - 5 cm wider than the diameter of the amaryllis planting bulb.
The correct choice of variety and bulbs for planting is of great importance. They should be clean, dry, with a small fibrous root system. All bulbs damaged by rot or blackness should first be disinfected. To do this, you can use wood ash, fluffed lime or magnesia. The bulbs are first soaked for 2 hours in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. After this, it is immediately completely dipped in ash or lime and left on paper until completely dry.
Planting and caring for amaryllis
Amaryllis should be planted in early spring with previously prepared soil. Under natural conditions, the plant reproduces using seeds. Seeds are dispersed in windy weather, usually in autumn, or during the first spring rains in March and April. Amaryllis can sprout in two weeks. But to get a full-fledged flower you will need at least three years.
You can plant it in pots of several bulbs - just make sure that the distance from the bulb to the edge of the pot is at least two centimeters, and between the seedlings themselves - about 10 centimeters. If your goal is to get as many tubers as possible, then you should plant the plant in the largest of the pots - just warn you, the huge growth of tubers comes at the expense of flowering. The drainage should be at least three centimeters, and the bulbs should be buried in the ground at a level of 2/3 or half.
Caring for amaryllis at home involves applying fertilizers, including the foliar method, by spraying the leaves with a spray bottle. It should be watered as the earthen ball dries out. When you replant a flower in the spring, do not forget to pay attention to the roots - if they rot, then they should be removed. And be sure to wear gloves that will protect you from the poisonous secretions of the bulbs.
After the amaryllis flower has stopped blooming, it is sent to rest in a warm place. After flowering, amaryllis should be fed with complex mineral and organic fertilizer. It is advisable to loosen the top layer of soil or transplant the bulbs into a larger pot.
Subsequent care for amaryllis consists of timely watering. Even at rest after flowering, amaryllis needs sufficient soil moisture. The top layer should always be moistened.
Diseases and pests
One of the most common pests, scale insects, appear first as light and then dark brown scales, which you can find on the back of the leaves (mostly near the veins). The surface seems to be sprayed with syrup - in fact, this is the secretion of pests.
There is another rather large pest of amaryllis - the mealybug, which can be recognized by its deposits in the form of lumps of cotton wool. They live on both leaves and roots.
Excessive watering increases the risk of fungal diseases.
Reproduction methods
The flower reproduces in two main ways:
The first is seeds that need to be planted in winter and actively fed with flower fertilizers during the growth period. Water with water at room temperature and, if necessary, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth. After the flowering period, it is necessary to give the flower time to rest and stop the watering process until the next peduncle appears. As soon as the loaf blooms, you should cut it, put it in a vase and change the water every day.
The second method is dividing the bulb. Amaryllis propagation by vegetative means is the most attractive form. For this purpose, the ripe onion is cut at the point where the leaves emerge into 4 equal parts and plastic tubes are placed between them. This is done so that side scales form faster on the separated particles.
Why doesn't amaryllis bloom?
Very often, beginning gardeners are asked why amaryllis does not bloom. The fact is that amaryllis is a rather fastidious plant that requires careful constant care when grown at home.
There may be several main reasons why amaryllis does not bloom. Almost all of them come down to disruption of the physiological processes that are necessary for the formation and growth of the flower tube. Among the possible factors, the lack of light in the conditions of the open side of the room window is of great importance. The situation can be corrected with the help of additional lighting with fluorescent lamps at night. As the length of daylight increases, the plant will definitely respond with its desire to bloom.
The second point is the lack of microelements. Here it is important to feed with a complex with a low nitrogen content (we slow down the growth of foliage) and with a high percentage of phosphorus and potassium.
Problems with the location of the bulb may be hidden in too much depth of planting material and excessive fouling of “babies”, which do not allow the accumulation of sufficient nutrients for subsequent flowering.
It is also worth inspecting the root system, eliminating possible diseases and pests, and giving the amaryllis plant a dormant period.
Lilies are familiar to all lovers of decorative flowers. The most popular of them are snow-white, symbolizing purity and purity. These representatives of the large lily family, originating from China, have been cultivated throughout the world for centuries. But there are still many varieties of flowers similar to lilies. First of all, these are their family relatives: goose onion, kandyk, tricyrtis, daylilies. Similar flowers are found in other families.
Lilies are one of the most beautiful flowers
List of plants similar to lilies: a brief description of the species and photographs of flowers
Another name for the lily is the Greek hipperastrum, which means “cavalry star”. This beautiful perennial has earned its name for the resemblance of its large funnel-shaped flowers to a star. On each peduncle, from 2 to 6 elegant flowers of various colors and sizes appear. Brindle and spotted varieties are known. Most of them have a strong smell. And not everything can be kept in residential premises.
The main distinctive features of hipperastrum are also found in many other bulbous plants belonging to different families. . Some of them are even confused with lilies. The word “lily” is often present in the second names of the plant. In addition to the already mentioned flowers of the same family, this also applies to perennials from the Amaryllis family - amaryllis, eucharis, wallote and others, which will be discussed.
Goose onion is a herbaceous honey plant from the lily family, native to northern Africa. More than a hundred of its species are known. Goose onion is one of the first to bloom, which is why it has earned the name “yellow snowdrop.” Up to 10 delicate, yellow flowers appear on the inflorescence. They also look like stars, only small, but just as bright as their enlarged counterparts. The outside of the flowers are green, they sit on low stems with elongated leaves, and grow from small, scaly bulbs. These perennials love the sun and fertile, loose soil without stagnant moisture.
Kandyk
Translated from ancient Greek, kandyk means red, and because of its bulbous shape it is also called “dog fang.” The plants originate from the subtropics and belong to the lily family. Their stems are low, oblong bulbs sit deep in the soil. And the drooping, delicate flowers that appear in early spring are colored pink, purple, white, and more often yellow. By summer, the above-ground part of the perennials dies off. They are rare in our country; they mainly grow in the mountains.
Another representative of the lilies is Cardiocritus, which is called the “heart-shaped lily” for the shape of its leaves. Over the course of a season they change color from bronze to olive red and then dark green. Rising almost 2 meters upward in the form of a palm-like rosette of leaves, the hollow stems of Cardiocritus produce racemose inflorescences by mid-summer. They may bear 5-30 fragrant, large green-white flowers that resemble lilies. They are called “giant lilies”. After flowering, the plants die off and are reborn in the spring with the help of daughter bulbs and seeds.
Tritsirtis
Tricyrtis is a herbaceous perennial from the lily family, native to the East Asian region. In the Philippines it is called “toad lily” because the smell of its juice attracts edible frogs. In Europe, due to the shape of the flower, it is also called a garden orchid. Large flowers grow singly, or are collected in bunches on the tops of half-meter stems, or can be hidden in the leaves. They are colored white, yellow or cream. Or they can be, like lilies, spotted with delicate pubescence of the petals.
This African perennial is a close relative of amaryllis from the same family. It differs from it in having a smaller bulb and narrower and longer leaves. This indoor flower is similar to a lily, with red, white or pink flowers appearing in its second year.
This is an extremely prolific plant, with a large number of children, abundant flowering, which is not hampered by a cramped pot and uncomfortable growing conditions.
Eucharis is a bulbous perennial plant from the Amaryllis family, native to the foothills of the Andes and Amazon. Therefore, it is mistakenly called the “Amazon lily.” The inaccuracy is that the snow-white large flower looks more like a daffodil. Inside the gracefully inclined corolla is a green and yellow crown. It is not for nothing that the name of the fragrant flower translated from Greek means “full of charm.” It has been known in gardening and indoor floriculture for more than a century and a half.
Each inflorescence of a dozen flowers (when they open one by one) lives up to 3 weeks. Flowering occurs in August-September, and under favorable conditions can be observed twice a season - in spring and autumn.
All amaryllis are poisonous. They can cause vomiting, dyspepsia and kidney problems.
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Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria is part of the family of the same name and is considered a close relative of the lily. It is also known as the Peruvian lily. This flower really resembles a miniature lily and comes from the cold regions of the Andes. Exquisite flowers of various colors inside are covered with the same specks as real lilies. There are pink, white, purple, yellow and burgundy flowers. They can also be two-colored and are often used in cut flower arrangements.
Although the plant does not resemble an orchid, it is often marketed as an orchid. This species in the Caucasian subtropics can winter without shelter.
Amaryllis
The genus Amaryllis includes only one species - Amaryllis belladonna. The plant is not common in Russia and is little known to gardeners. A native of South Africa, it grows up to 70 cm at home. It has narrow half-meter leaves, arranged in a checkerboard pattern. The pear-shaped bulb, not completely immersed in the soil, shoots out several multi-flowered arrows. Large flowers are composed of six red or pink petals.
The bulbs of amaryllis and similar hippeastrums are extremely sensitive even to short-term temperature passes through zero.
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We have not looked at all the flowers that look like a lily, but only the most famous ones.