Amazon Lily

Amazon Lily Care

Eucharis × grandiflora

What is the plant

With its lush snow-white blossoms and elegant stem, your Amazon Lily will instantly illuminate the room and turn heads. This natural hybrid flowering plant is grown for ornamental purposes all around the world!

Eucharis x grandiflora is a bulbous plant from the Amaryllidaceae family. In the wild, this plant grows in Western Colombia and Western Ecuador. Although its bulb is small, the peduncle can reach 2 feet (0.6-0.8 meters) in height. The leaves are long-petiolate in shape, with a wide lanceolate leaf blade. The fragrant white blossoms are collected in inflorescences of 3-6 flowers. Blooming occurs in May, August, and in winter.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Irrigate your flower with warm water twice a week throughout the growing season. During the dormant period, you can reduce the frequency of waterings. Don’t forget to pay attention to the condition of the soil. The growing medium should not dry out completely!
Pruning
Eucharis x grandiflora does not need special pruning. However, you can remove dried and damaged leaves from time to time.
Fertilizer
Fertilize your Amazon Lily regularly throughout the growing and flowering seasons. Liquid mineral fertilizers for indoor flowering plants with reduced nitrogen content will suit your green pet best. Also, note that you can only top-dress the soil once in half a month.

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Sunlight
Fortunately, your green pet will thrive in almost any light. This elegant flower can be placed next to the south- or north-facing windows. However, long-term exposure to harsh midday sunlight can result in burns, so monitor your Eucharis x grandiflora closely and keep it in partial shade.
Soil
The best choice for your green friend would be a fertile and loamy growing medium. You can use a potting mix with turf, leafy and fibrous peat soil, sand, and rotted cow manure.
Propagation
The most common way to propagate the Amazon Lily is by detaching and repotting the offset bulbs. Alternatively, this plant can be propagated by seed.

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Temperature
Eucharis x grandiflora grows best at 64-72°F (18-22°C). This greenie enjoys some warmth, so you should not let the temperature in your living area fall below 60°F (16°C). Be cautious because cold drafts can also damage your delicate flowering beauty!
Container
The best pot for Eucharis x grandiflora should be wide but not too tall. Keep in mind that the vessel needs to have drainage holes.
Fun fact
Amazon Lily is one of the few plant species with several flowering periods throughout the year.