Hymenocallis: species.
Hymenocallis is Caribbean (in translation from Latin Hymenocalliscaribaea), otherwise it is called Pankratum caribian (Latin Pancratiumcaribaeum). Place of growth of the coast near the sea of the Antilles. The hymenocallis of the Caribbean has a rounded bulb with a diameter of 10 cm. The leaves are 90 cm long and about 7 cm wide, the leaves are sharp, belt-shaped, tapering at the base. Its flowers are connected in inflorescences of umbellate form. Make up from 6 to 12 fragrant, white, large flowers. The peduncle is flat, without leaves. The stamen filaments are joined together by a membranous membrane, reaching half the length, resembling the crown of a narcissus. Anthers have an orange-colored color. Winter flowering.
The hymenocallis is pleasant, otherwise it is also called the Early Hymenocallis (Latin Hymenocallisfestalis) - an onion, perennial plant. The diameter of the bulb is about 10 cm, which is lowered by 2/3 in the nutrient medium. The color of the leaves is dark green, belt-shaped, their length reaches 40 cm, width 7 cm. The flower spike is approximately 70 cm, without leaves, has from 3 to 5 flowers collected in inflorescences, umbellate. Perianth have six lobes, fused at the base, which extend in long strips. Half a length of fused stamens resemble the crown of a narcissus. Anthers have an orange color. Fragrant flowers reach 10 cm in diameter. In winter, during rest, the leaves fall off. From July to September - the flowering period.
Features of care.
Hymenocallis needs a bright location, it does not hurt a small amount of direct sun rays. Favorable location at the windows of the western and eastern sides. It is necessary to create a shadow with a southern location. When there is a plant on the northern side, there is a lack of light. After the flowering period, the hymenocallis must be placed in the garden during the summer time, and again with the arrival of September, it should be placed in the apartment. If it is located outdoors in summer, it is necessary to choose a place with daylight scattered sunlight. To avoid sunburn, the Gimenokallis must be gradually accustomed to new lighting. In autumn and winter indoors, the plant needs a backlight, which is provided by daytime lamps.
During the rapid development and growth of the plant, the air temperature should be about 18-22 ° C. At the end of the flowering period, the temperature should be reduced to 16-18 ° C.
During active vegetation and flowering, the hymenocallis is provided with abundant watering, permanent, soft water, used when the substrate dries up. This plant needs constant watering. After the end of the flowering period, watering is reduced, but not completed.
The humidity of the ambient air does not matter to the plant. You can spray the plant with water, soft water. During flowering, do not allow water to enter the flowers.
For proper care, the hymenocallis during the growing season and flowering is fertilized once every 7-14 days. During rest flower fertilizers are used in less quantity and less often (once in 30 days).
Hymenocallis: peculiarities of transplantation.
Transplantation of the hymenocallis is carried out if necessary. Adult plants are transplanted once in 3 or 4 years, young in a year or two once. It must be remembered that this plant blooms mainly in small dishes. A transplant is done during the rest period.
For transplantation, loose and nutritious soil is taken. In composition it can be humus earth and foliar humus (one part), 1-2 parts sod, ½ part sand and ½ part peat. The bulb should be inspected to avoid damage to rot. Place the infection must be removed carefully, and cut the cuts with charcoal. Good drainage is needed at the bottom of the pot.
Hymenocallis can be propagated by daughter bulbs.
Probable difficulties.
- Overdrying, a small amount of light, weak food and overflow contribute to the lack of flowering.
- When there is an overabundance of sunlight, burns may appear.
- Excessive moisturizing can lead to lethargy foliage.
- If it is not regular watering in the period of growth and development, then the plant withers and loses flowers.
- If there is a strong watering and improper care, then in the pots there is a gray rot.
The scab and the mealybug inflict damage to the plant.