Eucharis amazonica is also known as the Amazon lily. This bulbous plant is native to South America, and more precisely to Columbia. This plant has both ornamental foliage and flowers.
This plant dislikes temperatures below 50°F (10°C), but can survive lower temperatures (35-40°F) for a brief time. This plant can thus be grown outdoors in USDA zones 10-11 and should be kept indoors in colder areas.
This plant have evergreen lanceolate leaves, which are about 3 in (45 cm) long. They also have long petioles.
Flowers are ornamental, white, fragrant, look like daffodil and are grouped in clusters of about 5-6. They generally appear in winter, but can bloom several times through the year.
Eucharis amazonica requiert l'exposition suivante : mi-ombre This plant needs a moist, rich, neutral to acidic and well-drained soil.
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Category - bulbous, houseplant
Dimensions
Height 0.50 m
Width 0.80 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below 2.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 10.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Propagation - other
Toxicity Warning, this plant contains toxic parts.
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