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EUCHARIST LILY
The exquisite “Eucharist lily”, also known as “Amazon lily” (Eucharis
grandiflora), is a member of the Amaryllis family and was originally collected
along the Rio Magdalena. It is a low bulbous plant with broad, glossy green
basal leaves. The glistening white flowers are starlike or trumpet-shaped and
delightfully fragrant. They are borne in clusters of 3-6 blooms on a 2 ft tall
fleshy stalk. The Eucharist lily is a tropical plant enjoying moist-warm
conditions. It does not like cold nights, so a minimum of 60 F is required even
in the winter. If conditions are favorable, it will bloom several times a year.
This can be achieved by alternating resting and growing periods. By drying off
to some extent, for a few weeks, a crop of flowers can be induced at almost any
season, providing the bulbs are strong enough and the foliage is not completely
lost.
The Eucharist lily prefers bright indirect light or semi-shade. Water
liberally from spring to autumn. Water moderately in winter. Sponge leaves
occasionally to increase air humidity. Repot in spring every 3-4 years or as
needed. To propagate, detach offsets or bulblets from mature plants in summer,
keep warm and water sparingly until growth starts.
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