Lagrimas De La Virgen
Eleutherine bulbosa
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © gafischer (iNaturalist #323359644)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Iridaceae
- Genus:
- Eleutherine
- Species:
- Eleutherine bulbosa
- USDA Symbol:
- ELBU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions with seasonal rainfall
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Propagation typically by bulb division rather than seed. Seeds require warm, moist conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI