The Amazon lily is considered one of the most beautiful and delicate flowers in Russia. The leaves of this flower are large, rich, bright green, and from the buds there is a fragrant fragrance for several meters. Its shape resembles a daffodil, the stem is dense and thick, which looks rather unusual. The Amazonian lily blooms in the fall and spring. In some cases, it can bloom as early as August. Even before it blooms, this plant looks very interesting. Leaves and petioles are large, rich in color.

The Amazonian lily is grown to create a unique atmosphere. Many people love to enjoy the beauty of delicate flowers just by looking at them, and some are inspired by caring for them.

A decoction from this plant is also used in folk medicine:

  • to prevent heart disease;
  • for those who experience persistent coughing;
  • good for the digestive system;
  • improves appetite.

Doctors recommend drinking the broth every day. An allergic reaction is a contraindication.

Amazon lily

Many housewives are interested in the question of how to grow an extraordinary flower at home, so that it does not die, but pleases everyone who looks at it with its elegance.

Characteristics of the Amazon lily

One of the main differences of this flower from others is a large bulb, on top of it there is a thin film. The uniform color of both buds and leaves is also different. Many flowers have several colors, red with yellow, blue with cyan, and so on, and this flower is colored uniformly white. The leaves are wavy with their edges, which are gently curved. Their dimensions can be up to 20 cm wide and up to 30 cm long. A vein passes through each leaf, which has a slight bulge. This gives the plant the greatest bulk, due to which it appears even larger and wider.

If the Amazon lily itself is medium in size, then it will have large flowers. Reach up to 10 centimeters. When the buds bloom more, they will begin to resemble small umbrellas. One such flower can give 8-10 buds. They will look very beautiful and magnificent.

If the fragrance of the flower is fresh and pleasant, then the juice is poisonous. After it enters the mouth, a person can be poisoned. Also, contact with the skin is not recommended, otherwise an allergic reaction and itching are provided. Symptoms of poisoning after this can also be experienced in the form of stomach problems, such as vomiting, diarrhea.

Amazon lily - beautiful flower

Some girls like to braid natural flowers in their hair. It looks very tempting and unusual. And if we talk about safety, then such maneuvers do not harm health. As a rule, American girls are mainly engaged in this. They are sure that such a "amulet" will protect them from the evil eye and damage.

note! The Amazon lily relieves depression and helps to cope with fatigue, but it is not recommended to put this inflorescence in the bedroom. Amazon lily will keep your body from focusing on relaxation due to its rich aroma.

In the hall, this flower will look relevant. It will give more oxygen to the room and remove harmful toxins such as exhaust fumes and vapors, and fill the room with a magical scent.

Rules for planting and caring for the Amazonian lily at home

Asiatic lily

Planting an Amazon lily is extremely easy even if you are a beginner in gardening. For landing you will need:

  • The land is leafy;
  • Sand;
  • Humus;
  • A pot for planting a plant.

Mix all the "ingredients" thoroughly and plant the onion, lightly pouring it with water at room temperature.

You need to act carefully, otherwise, with strong watering, the future flower may die.

Some people prefer to make their own soil, but you can also use a commercial one. This method is much more convenient.

It is advisable to plant a flower in a pot consisting of 2 parts: directly the pot itself with legs and a pallet. Such pots are made so that the flower is not flooded with water. All excess will drain into the pallet, but the ground will remain moist.

Rules for planting and caring for the Amazonian lily at home

Also, any drainage must be used for planting.

In order for the Amazonian lily to grow and please with its appearance, you need to properly care for it.

  • Lighting. This plant tolerates the sun well, but if you put it under the sun's rays, then soon it will wither and the leaf will begin to turn yellow. If you plan to put it on the balcony, then you need to remove it in the shade so that the sun does not touch its delicate leaves. The best place is on the north side of the window. He will be more comfortable there. If there is no suitable place, you can simply put it next to the window on a stool;
  • Correct watering. Watering should be taken very carefully. Water is the main component for maintaining the life of the flower. Often it is not recommended to field it. This should be done after the flower has dried;
  • Top dressing. Fertilizers are given only when the flower is growing. More often in the summer. Nitrogen should not be present in fertilizers;
  • Temperature. The optimum temperature for favorable growth is approximately 18-22 degrees. Rearranging the flower from place to place is not recommended, since temperature drops will prevent the lily from growing large and beautiful. An adult plant needs only 16 degrees of heat;
  • Transfer. Almost every woman thought that her flower in the pot had very little space and needed to be transplanted faster. In no case should this be done with the Amazon lily. Such a flower does not need a more spacious home. He will be more comfortable in a tight pot. Accordingly, the transplant should take place no more than 1 time in 3 years.

How to transplant an Amazon lily at home

Tiger lily

The correct ratio of soil and other components is the first rule for a quality transplant. It is required to mix peat, sand and two parts of the earth. If possible, pour drainage on the bottom of the pot, thereby the roots will not be covered with pus. It is not worth separating the "babies" from the whole onion and planting one at a time.

Why the Amazon lily doesn't bloom and what to do about it

Lily Martagon

Gardeners often ask themselves: why the Amazon lily does not bloom when home care is provided. The Amazon lily may not bloom due to a number of reasons.

  • One of the reasons is overflow. The flower cannot be dormant and continues to grow leaves, thereby preventing itself from blooming.
  • Fertilizers containing nitrogen are affected. From them, this plant also cannot release delicate buds outward, but manages only with green leaves.
  • Some inexperienced housewives think that the lack of flowering is due to the small number of leaves on the bulbs. It's a delusion. The number of leaves does not affect flowering in any way.
  • The lack of flowering is also associated with the excessive spaciousness of the pot. Amazonian lilies are more convenient to grow in cramped conditions;
  • A properly chosen pot will help the plant to blossom. It is advised to plant up to 5 onions in one pot. Energy will be spent less, and the flower will grow faster.

Why the Amazon lily doesn't bloom and what to do about it

Features of the Eucharis lily variety

Lily Eucharis is another name for the Amazonian lily. The family of this plant is amaryllidaceae. Has over 20 different varieties. Not all are suitable for home growing. Eucharis is originally from the Amazon. That is why his middle name is Amazonian lily.

Several popular types of Eucharis:

  • White. It has a round shape of buds with a greenish middle. The bulb is egg-shaped, its size is up to 8 cm. A distinctive feature of the white variety of Eucharis lily is that it can open up to 10 buds;
  • Sander. Large plant. Bulb size - 7 cm.Oval green leaves look no worse than the white variety. Basically, 3 buds should be expected from this flower. If the plant is small, then the flowers on it will be smaller, but more in number - around 6;
  • Large-flowered species. It has long bulbs, up to 6 cm. The leaves will be the same. Flowers grow up to 12 cm. Paired leaves are the main difference between the large-flowered variety. There will be up to 4 of them.

Agrotechnics of the Amazonian lily

Several rules for growing an Amazonian lily:

  • If the bulbs were purchased long before planting, store them in the bottom of the refrigerator. It is the lower section that is the warmest;
  • Amazonian lilies are planted in early spring or autumn. During this time they reproduce better. The transplant can be in August or September;
  • In order for the bulb to gain strength and be large in size, it will take almost 2 months from flowering to the start of transplantation;
  • For the Amazon lily to grow well, the soil must be light and loose. Heavy soil can cause rotting;
  • Most often, the bulb is planted 3 times deeper than its size.

It will not be difficult for an experienced gardener or even a novice hostess to plant and care for the Amazon lily. The main thing is to stick to these simple rules.