Eucharis grandiflora – Amazon Lily (bulb)

Description

Eucharis grandiflora is a beautiful shade loving plant from South America. The shiny dark green foliage is very attractive. Long white flower stalks form above the plant with big, elegant white flowers that dangle above the foliage. Mature clumps can flower at different times of the year, but more often it will bloom in the spring. It likes shade and sheltered areas and makes an excellent potted plant. It can be planted in the garden in frost free places. They are quite easy to grow. Just keep the soil slightly moist all the time and try to avoid temperatures below mid 40’s. The bulbs will go dormant if the temperatures go near freezing. Try to keep the pot elevated from the ground.

FAMILY : Amaryllidaceae
ORIGIN : Ecuador
SIZE : small potted plant
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : bright/deep shade
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average/medium
MIN. TEMP. : mid 40’s
FLOWER : heaviest Feb-April, but flowers can be seen on and off when mature