Why eucharis does not bloom and care at home, how to make an Amazon lily bloom at home and what to do for flowering

Eucharis, also known as the Amazon lily, is a beautiful indoor plant that delights us with its white flowers. Its feature is also a pleasant smell during flowering, which not every type of indoor plant can boast of. However, not every caring owner can boast of regular flowering of the Amazon lily. Next, we will find out why eucharis does not bloom and what to do in this case.

When do the buds appear?

The Amazon lily blooms for the first time of the year in spring. The second flowering may occur in August or early September. However, experienced gardeners often achieve flowering in any other period.

You can tell that eucharis is ready to bloom by the presence of babies. If they appear, then you can expect flowers to appear soon. The main thing is not to plant young shoots in a separate pot.

The timing of the appearance of the first flowers in a young one may be affected by the method of reproduction:

Eucharis is most often propagated by division. With this method of propagation, the young flower will be able to bloom in the second year of life.
Eucharis can also be propagated by seeds. This process is longer and it will only take 5 years to wait for flowering.

The question of when eucharis blooms is discussed in more detail on this page .

Characteristics of the houseplant Eucharis

Eucharis is a bulbous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. In nature, it can be found in the forests of Central and South America.

The bulbs of an adult flower reach from 2 to 6 cm in diameter. The leaves are wide, lanceolate. They can grow up to half a meter in length. The plates are mounted on elongated petioles. The surface of the leaves is wrinkled and dark green in color. Eucharis growing in the natural environment can only have 2-4 leaves on one bush at a time. Indoor hybrids have an order of magnitude more leaves.

The decorative value of the plant is its flowers. The flowering period most often occurs in spring. The flowers resemble daffodils in appearance.

About 20 species of this plant are known. The following types are considered the most common:

Large-flowered - blooms 3 times a year.
White – blooms in March and September.
Mastersa - blooms from March to May.
Sandera - flowering from February to April.
Toothless - blooms at the end of March.
Amazonian - blooms in February.

Eucharis blooms with snow-white flowers with a pronounced pleasant aroma.

Reasons for lack of flowering. What to do if only leaves grow?

Why does the Amazon lily not bloom at home, but only produce leaves? First of all, you need to pay attention to the watering regime of the flower. A possible reason is overwatering and overfeeding the plant . As a result, eucharis cannot independently enter the resting phase and actively grows foliage. And since it is during the dormant period that flower buds are formed in the bulb, there is no need to expect any flowering.

Attention! The reason for the build-up of excess green mass can be fertilizers containing nitrogen. An excess of this mineral element leads to increased leaf growth and lack of flowering.

Beginning flower growers sometimes associate the lack of buds with the fact that there are few leaves on the bulbs. But their number has nothing to do with flowering (except in extreme cases when there are none at all). Under standard conditions, each bulb has three to four leaves.

The Amazon lily likes to be relatively cramped in a pot. It follows that eucharis does not need a spacious container. It has been noticed that the plant does not bloom until it grows with children and completely takes over the space. Therefore, you need to plant even 3-5 bulbs in one pot, so the plants will spend less energy on the development of the root part and will bloom faster.

Also, lack of flowering can be a direct consequence of improper care. We talked in detail about caring for this plant here.

Temperature

To grow eucharis, it is necessary to create a stable high temperature. Even reducing it to 18ºС already has a bad effect on the flower. To achieve its flowering, the temperature must be kept in the region of 25-28ºС.

Being a native of hot tropical forests, Eucharis is very thermophilic. In the summer, the most comfortable temperature for it will be 23-30 degrees, but in winter the thermometer readings should not fall below 17 degrees. If the temperature drops below, the flower begins to shed its leaves, and the bulb may even rot.

The plant is very afraid of drafts and sudden temperature changes. Because of this, the next flowering may not be so lush, and the flowers themselves will noticeably decrease in size.

When the weather becomes warm outside, the Amazon lily can be taken out into the fresh air: onto the terrace or balcony. In this case, the place should be protected from drafts and scorching sun. It is better to take the plant into the house at night.

Is it possible and necessary to stimulate the plant?

The flowering process is important for plants as it is the completion of the growing season. Plants bloom in order to be pollinated and reproduce. New young plants will appear from the formed seeds next year.

A plant may not bloom if it does not feel the need to reproduce. In this case, flowering can be stimulated by creating conditions of slight stress. We are talking about forced transfer of eucharis into a period of rest , by:

reducing watering;
moving to a less lit place;
lowering the room temperature.

In this way, experienced gardeners can make the plant bloom even at unusual times. And it’s easier to do this indoors, since it’s easier to control watering, lighting and temperature.

On the other hand, it is not always worth stimulating flowering; there is a risk that a weakened plant may stop blooming altogether . Therefore, experts recommend simply following the rules for keeping eucharis at home, then it will bloom on its own 1-2 times a year.

What conditions are required for the natural process?

In order for the plant to feel comfortable and bloom independently, it is necessary to create conditions similar to those found naturally in their native environment.

Reference! Eucharis loves space and takes up a lot of space. It is best that no other plants are located near the pot. If the pot is on the windowsill, there is no need to place neighbors next to it.

Lighting

Under natural conditions, Eucharis is found in the lower layers of the rainforest, so it does not like direct sunlight . If you want to put a flower pot on the windowsill, it is better to let it be an east or west window.

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If the Amazon lily is not happy with its flowering, you can help it a little. To do this, you need to create special conditions and force the plant to retire :

Move the plant to a darker place.
Reduce the temperature to 15 0 C.
Reduce watering the plant. Water only when the earthen ball dries out to two-thirds of the container.
Be sure to stop any feeding.

After a month or two, the plant can be returned to its usual conditions. Usually, after taking these measures, eucharis blooms .

Eucharis is unpretentious in care and even a novice gardener can cope with its maintenance. By adhering to all the rules for caring for the plant, you can achieve effective flowering of eucharis every year.

The second, more popular name for eucharis is Amazon lily. This is one of the most unpretentious plants. That is, you need to try to prevent the eucharis from blooming. If this is your case and your indoor lily refuses to bloom, read my article.

Four reasons why eucharis does not bloom
1. The pot is too spacious. This is the most common reason. The thing is that eucharis (like any other plant) produces a peduncle in order to continue its genus. In a pot that is too wide, he feels very at ease, increases the leaf mass - and he does not at all need to worry about procreation, because nothing threatens him. But a cramped pot triggers a genetically inherent process aimed at reproduction - and the plant blooms.

Solution: transplant the plant into a narrower pot.

2. A small number of bulbs. Eucharis is a “family man” plant. As a rule, it begins to bloom if at least five bulbs sit nearby. Of course, there are exceptions to the rules and even one bulb can bloom, but this is a rare occurrence.

Solution to the problem: in this case, you will only have to wait until the eucharis starts a family.

3. Lack of a rest period is the second most common reason. In the Amazon lily, flower stalks are laid during the sleep period (this is about one and a half winter months). During this time, the plant should be placed in cooler conditions and watering should be kept to a minimum. Fertilizing at this time should also be excluded.

Solution to the problem: in the current season, you can try to stimulate the formation of buds using the drugs Bud, Pollen, etc., but this does not guarantee a 100% result.

4. Improper care conditions. It could be:

lack of lighting (in this case it is necessary to change the location of the pot or organize additional lighting);
the air is too dry (spray the plant more often and wipe its leaves with a damp cloth);
drafts (change the location of the plant).

Types and varieties

The most common types of Eucharis in culture are:

Eucharis grandiflora

The bulbs of which have a diameter of 3-6 cm, broadly lanceolate leaves, on long petioles, white, fragrant flowers, up to 12 cm in diameter, collected in inflorescences of 3-6 pieces, peduncle length from 60 to 80 cm. Blooms in May, August and winter . Homeland - Colombian Andes.

In the photo: Eucharis grandiflora

White Eucharis (Eucharis candida)

Also from Colombia. It has an ovoid bulb up to 5 cm in diameter, broadly elliptical leaves up to 40 cm long and up to 15 cm wide, tapering towards the base and pointed at the apex. The peduncle is green with brown, in an umbrella-shaped inflorescence of 6-10 white fragrant flowers. Blooms in March.

In the photo: White Eucharis (Eucharis candida)

Eucharis mastersii

Also Colombian, with the same bulb as Eucharis alba, with broadly oval leaves up to 25 cm long and 15 cm wide, round at the base, on not very long petioles. On a round-shaped peduncle there are most often two umbels of flowers. It also blooms in March.

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Eucharis sanderi

Also native to South America, it has ovate-shaped bulbs, broadly oval leaves up to 30 cm long, up to 17 cm wide, heart-shaped at the base, on a petiole up to 15 cm long. On a rounded peduncle there is an umbrella with 2-3 white flowers, but there is a multi-flowered form with 4-6 small flowers in an inflorescence. The crown band is yellowish. Blooms in February-April. Usually grown on an industrial scale.

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In the photo: Amazonian Eucharis / Eucharis amazonica

Eucharis subedentata

Or Callifruria dentata also comes from the Colombian forests. The bulb is oval, the leaves are triangular, oblong, up to 23 cm in length and up to 11 cm in width, with long grooved petioles. On a narrow peduncle there are umbels with 6-8 white flowers.

Eucharis grandiflora is most often grown in culture.

How to care for eucharis at home

Eucharis Amazon lily care at home photo

Where to put the pot with eucharis

Eucharis does not like bright lighting. He prefers partial shade. Therefore, it is not advisable to place a flower pot with a plant on the southern windows. Lily will feel comfortable on an east or west window or on a shelf inside the room. In summer, the flower can be taken out into the garden or onto the balcony. Just first you need to prepare a special canopy for it, which will protect the plant from the rays of the sun and from rain.

Air humidity and temperature

In the room where the Amazon lily is located, for its active growth and flowering, it is necessary to maintain a temperature of 24º to 28º Celsius. At lower temperatures, its flowers become smaller. After flowering (in the resting phase), the flower is provided with a temperature range from 17º to 19º Celsius. If the room temperature drops to +10ºC or lower, the lily will begin to shed its leaves, and the plant bulb may rot.

It is not necessary to create special humidity in the room where the flower is located. It needs to be sprayed periodically and the leaves wiped off dust with a damp cloth.

During flowering, these manipulations should be performed with extreme caution. Water that gets on flowers can cause brown spots to form on them.

How to water eucharis

Moderate watering is considered optimal for the plant. In the case of the Amazon lily, they adhere to the following condition: “It is better to underfill than overfill.” Watering is carried out with settled water at room temperature. The excess water that remains in the tray of the flower pot is drained. The next watering during the growth period of the lily is carried out when the earthen ball dries out by a third of the volume, and during the dormant period, when the earth dries out, by half the volume.

What and how to feed Eucharis

To feed eucharis during the growing season, alternately use mineral and organic fertilizer complexes for plants in the flowering phase. They can be purchased at the store. The frequency of feeding is twice a month. During the dormant phase, the plant is not fed with fertilizers.

Common mistakes in caring for eucharis

Ignorance of the main requirements of cultivation plays a negative role in the development and growth of the Amazon lily. The home flower Eucharis requires proper care, and if agricultural practices are followed, it gives a luxurious appearance of green leaves and an abundance of delicate flowers.

If the leaves on Eucharis turn yellow and die one by one, this is a natural process. Yellowing of all leaves at the same time indicates problems with the plant such as:

excessive or weak watering;
low (less than +10ºC) room temperature;
sunburn of leaves.

The plant can be “cured”. It is necessary to remove it from the pot and inspect the bulb for the presence of putrefactive zones. Cut off such areas, treat the cuts with ash, dry them and replant the plant.

If the plant is left for a long time without watering, its leaves will become limp. Watering should restore the elasticity of the foliage. But if there is hypothermia due to a window being open in winter or transportation, the leaf turgor may not be restored.
If the leaves of an Amazon lily curl and wither, then it is either sick in a draft or its roots are damaged.

Stress factor to stimulate flowering of Eucharis.

Completely stop fertilizing and reduce watering to a minimum.
Transfer the pot of Eucharis to a cool, dark place.
Water the plant very rarely, only to maintain the viability of the bulbs.
Leave the plant in this state throughout the winter.
In early spring, transplant the plant into new soil without dividing the bulbs!
Resume watering and return it to its original place - where there is good lighting.

As a rule, after applying such a stress factor to a plant, it begins to quickly and actively produce flower stalks.

Eucharis is a beautiful flower from the humid American forests. It first came to Europe at the beginning of the 19th century. Delicate eucharis quickly found its niche in garden and indoor floriculture. His popularity continues to grow. The flower can also be found under the name Amazon Lily. This definition is due to the high concentration of this culture in the Amazon. It is associated with lilies with lanceolate leaves and a delicate aroma.

Reproduction of Eucharis by children

Reproduction of Eucharis by children photo

When growing a plant indoors, the easiest way is to use the vegetative method. Moreover, the Amazon lily has a large number of “children”. In March or April, they can be planted in separate containers with previously prepared soil.

An important point: only well-formed “babies” can be separated from the mother plant. Otherwise, the bulbous seed material will die.

When and how to replant eucharis

Amazonian lily does not like transplants. Therefore, if the plant is healthy, blooms well and does not fall out of the flower pot, it can not be disturbed for three to four years.

A healthy flower is transplanted when many “children” have been formed and they interfere with the normal growth of the flower.

The daughter material can be used to propagate the plant, or it may not be separated from the mother flower. In the latter case—transplanting into renewed soil without separation—you can achieve more luxuriant flowering of the lily.

March is the most favorable month for replanting a plant. A healthy plant is transplanted into prepared soil using the transshipment method, without disturbing the earthen coma.

If the flower bulbs are rotten, they are carefully removed from the soil and washed with water. Then the rot is removed (cut). The cut surface is thoroughly disinfected by immersing it in a fungicide solution. Then sprinkle the cut with wood ash.

Depending on the initial planting material (bulb with and without leaves), there are two options for planting the plant.

Planting Amazon lily with leaves

How to plant eucharis photo

Leaves are not trimmed before planting, only those that are yellowed and dying are removed.

Planting depth - 5-6 cm.
The container for planting is tall, not wide, with a hole in the bottom and drainage at the bottom made of expanded clay or small pebbles.
Watering is moderate for the first 3 weeks, as the soil dries.
The location is bright and warm.

Planting an Amazon lily without leaves

Before planting, the leaves are completely cut off at a height of 1 cm above the bulb.

Planting depth - the top of the bulb looks 0.5 cm above the soil surface.
The container for planting is 2-3 cm larger in diameter than the diameter of the bulb.
The soil is half sand.
Watering is moderate for the first three weeks, as the soil dries.
The location is bright and warm.

If you planted an Amazon lily bulb without leaves, the plant will grow new leaves approximately 40 days after planting. The fact that the top of the bulb is above the surface of the ground will make it easy to observe the growth and development of the plant.

Choosing the right pot

When choosing a pot for eucharis, you need to consider its size. The root system of the plant should be placed in the container and touch its walls. If the pot is too large, flowering can only be expected when the roots have taken over the entire earthen ball.

And since the root system of this species grows quite slowly, flowering will be delayed indefinitely. This is a common mistake made by inexperienced flower growers who are unfamiliar with the developmental features of this species.

A spacious pot allows you not to replant the plant for a long time. However, in such a pot, eucharis may not bloom for years.

When transplanting an Amazon lily into a new pot, its diameter is chosen to be 0.5-1 cm larger than the previous one. In this case, there is enough space left for the development of eucharis, but it will soon grow to the walls of the container and bloom.

In some cases, even with the right choice of pot size, eucharis still refuses to bloom. The reason for this may be the age of the plant. A lily blooms only after babies begin to grow on its bulb. At a younger age, flowering of this species cannot be achieved.

When choosing a pot for your Amazon lily, you need to consider its shape. He shouldn't be tall. The ideal container has the same height and diameter. In this form of vessel, water does not stagnate in the lower part when watering, and the soil dries out evenly.

If it is not possible to purchase a low pot, when planting the plant, you need to lay a thick drainage layer on the bottom to drain water.

To speed up flowering, experts recommend planting 3-4 eucharis bulbs in one container. It is not recommended to plant more, so that they do not feel crowded in the pot. When planted in groups, they quickly encircle the earthen ball with their roots and bloom. And several flower stalks look much more magnificent and decorative in one pot.

Earth for eucharis

Eucharis flower care at home Houseplant eucharis photo

Eucharis loves fertile soil with good water and breathability.

The most convenient way is to purchase special soil in a store. You need to choose soil marked “For plants of the amaryllis family.” If this is not possible, you can prepare it yourself by mixing the following ingredients:

humus 1 share;
leaf soil 2 shares;
river sand 1 share;
peat 0.5 shares.

The plant must be provided with drainage from coconut shells, expanded clay, and small stones. It will remove excess moisture.

The soil

The flower prefers very fertile soil, which should be loose and permeable to water. The best mixture is: sand, compost, leaf soil and loam in a ratio of 2:2:4:1.

A special soil mixture for bulbous plants is also suitable for this plant.

It is necessary that the soil is slightly acidic or has neutral acidity. You can use amaryllis substrate and add some succulent soil.

A few more options for soil mixtures for self-preparation:

2 parts peat soil and compost, 1 part sand and 3 parts leaf soil;
Peat, sand and leaf soil in a ratio of 1:1:3.

To prevent water from stagnating in the pot and the roots of the plant rotting, it is necessary to lay a good layer of drainage at the bottom of the pot. It is recommended to use expanded clay, clay shards, pebbles or pieces of broken brick.

Why eucharis does not bloom at home and how to make it bloom

Why Eucharis Doesn't Bloom Home Care Rules

Provide the plant with proper care, and it will delight you with beautiful, fragrant flowers two or three times a year. The lily's flowers open one at a time and bloom for up to ten days each. Gardeners can create an artificial watering and fertilizing schedule for the lily, which will ensure that the plant blooms multiple times throughout the year.

Proven watering and fertilizing schedule:

January + 1st half of February = rest period
2nd half of February + 1st half of March = active growing season
2nd half of March + 1st half of April = flowering phase
2nd half of April = active growing season
May + 1st half of June = rest period
2nd half of June + 1st half of July = active growing season
2nd half of July + 1st half of August = flowering phase
2nd half of August = active growing season
September + 1st half of October = rest period
2nd half of October + 1st half of November = active growing season
2nd half of November + 1st half of December = flowering phase
2nd half of December = active growing season

Why doesn't Eucharis bloom? Errors in care video

Sometimes the plant does not bloom even though it seems to be in optimal conditions.

This means the gardener made a mistake. Here are the most common:

Incorrect landing. The young plant is planted in a wide container, the diameter of which is many times greater than the diameter of the bulb. The tighter the plant is in the pot, the faster it will bloom.
Sudden change in room temperature. The plant will form weak flower arrows or its bulb will rot, and flowering will not occur if the eucharis is constantly in a draft and in a state of stress.
The resting phase has not been maintained. It should last about a month and a half. During this period, the plant is not fed and watered rarely. The lump of earth should be half dry. This is checked using moisture indicators, wooden sticks or the weight of the pot. During the dormant period, the plant needs to have good lighting.

Peculiarities

In the warm season, Eucharis can easily live in the open air. But it must be protected from excessive soil moisture as a result of precipitation and protected from night cold snaps.

Eucharis is very thermophilic; temperatures below 16ºC will cause yellowing of the leaves and wilting of the buds.

And when the temperature drops below 10ºC, the plant reacts by dropping leaves and growth disturbances, which will ultimately lead to its death.

After each flowering, the plant needs short-term rest for 1-1.5 months. At this time, you need to water it very little, making sure that the soil in the pot is only slightly moist.

The lush flowering of a plant is directly related to the number of bulbs in the pot. It usually does not bloom until a sufficient number of children have formed on its bulb. Therefore, in order for eucharis to bloom regularly, you do not need to separate and plant all the new bulbs, but only the largest ones that no longer fit in the pot.

This plant does not need special pruning. During the growth process, you need to trim off old drying leaves and peduncles to improve the appearance of the flower.

It is important that the air in the room is not too dry

The flower grows well in high air humidity, since it exists in the wild in such conditions and is best adapted to them. However, in apartment conditions, eucharis will grow even at normal humidity; it is only important that the air is not very dry.

In hot weather, if it occurs during the growing season or flowering period, the air in the room can be humidified by carefully spraying water near the plant .

Eucharis diseases

Gray rot

This disease is often found in plants of the amaryllis family, which includes the Amazon lily. The causative agent of the disease is the fungus Botridis. Plants located in damp rooms with low temperatures are susceptible to the disease. First, the leaf plates of the affected flower soften, lose turgor and darken at the edges. Then the infected areas are covered with gray mold and they die.

Prevention measures: removal of infected areas of the plant, treatment of the flower with products containing copper (copper sulfate solution, Fundazol, Topsin-M).

Stagonosporosis (red burn)

Plants located in rooms with sharp temperature fluctuations or waterlogged plants are susceptible to the disease. First, oblong red spots appear on the leaves, buds, and bulbs. Then the leaves wither, the flower stalks and buds bend and bend down, and the bulbs rot. Eucharis withers and dies.

Preventive measures: use of high-quality bulbous material for planting, treating the bulbs with a fungicide before planting for half an hour (Rovral, Oksifom, Maxim) and subsequent drying (48 hours).

Forcing

Forcing is understood as a set of measures to force eucharis to bloom at the right time. Among experienced flower growers, it is considered chic to force a plant to bloom for Christmas, New Year, or even for the birthday of a loved one. I will say right away that this is not an easy matter, requiring the adoption of radical measures.

First of all, stop watering and wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry. This usually takes a month. All this time, the pot with the indoor plant should be in a room where the air temperature is 15 degrees, no more. After this period, remove the bulb from the pot, wrap it in cellophane film, and place it in a thermos with water heated to 65 degrees. The bulb should remain there for 24 hours. Then plant it in a new, tight pot with new soil.

Place the pot in a room with an air temperature of 23-25 degrees. It should remain there until the flower stalks appear. Then the air temperature can be lowered to room temperature.

Pests

Fungus gnat (sciarids)

Black midge. Its females place eggs directly on the root of the plant. The larvae that emerge from the eggs feed on the root tissues and inhibit it. The result is a weakened, non-flowering plant.

The reason for the appearance of midges is waterlogged soil in a flower pot.

Preventive measures: Treatment (watering) of the soil with Oktara solution at the rate of 0.8 g per liter of water, adjusting the frequency of watering.

Spider mite

Appear on a plant that is in a dry and warm room. The plant weakens, the leaves turn yellow and droop.

Prevention measures: in case of a small number of pests - treatment of the above-ground parts of the flower with a solution of laundry soap, in case of massive damage - treatment with acaricides (Kleschevit, Fitoverm, Sunmite, Akarin).