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Lagrimas De La Virgen (Eleutherine bulbosa)

Eleutherine bulbosa, commonly known as Lagrimas De La Virgen, is a tropical perennial herb prized for its striking foliage and delicate white flowers, often cultivated for ornamental purposes.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based mix with added perlite or sand.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun.

Avoid intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based mix with added perlite or sand.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25°C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, may go dormant in cooler conditions

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Bermudiana bulbosa (Mill.) Molina
Bermudiana congesta (Klatt) Kuntze
Cipura plicata (Sw.) Griseb.
Eleutherine americana (Aubl.) Merr. ex K.Heyne
Eleutherine anomala Herb.
Eleutherine longifolia Gagnep.
Eleutherine plicata (Sw.) Herb.
Eleutherine subaphylla Gagnep.
Ferraria parviflora Salisb.
Galatea americana (Aubl.) Kuntze
Galatea bulbosa (Mill.) Britton
Galatea plicata (Sw.) Baker
Ixia americana Aubl.
Sisyrinchium americanum (Aubl.) Lemée
Sisyrinchium bulbosum Mill.
Sisyrinchium capitatum Pers.
Sisyrinchium congestum Klatt
Sisyrinchium elatum Seub. ex Klatt
Sisyrinchium latifolium Sw.
Sisyrinchium plicatum (Sw.) Spreng.
Sisyrinchium racemosum Pers.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyIridaceae
  • genusEleutherine
  • speciesEleutherine bulbosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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