Eucharis amazonica, commonly known as Amazon Lily, is a striking bulbous perennial grown for its elegant white flowers and glossy foliage.

The plant produces tall stems topped with clusters of fragrant white blooms that resemble small narcissus flowers.

• Height: up to 75cm
• Spread: 40–60cm
• Flower colour: pure white
• Flowering time: late winter to spring or intermittently through the year indoors
• Position: bright indirect light or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained compost or soil

About Eucharis amazonica

Eucharis amazonica grows from bulbs and produces clumps of glossy, narrowly elliptic leaves.

The foliage forms a lush base from which tall flowering stems emerge.

Each stem carries an umbel of elegant white flowers.

The flowers are fragrant and feature a central cup formed by stamens fused at the base.

The clean white blooms and rich green foliage give the plant a refined tropical appearance.

Common name:

• Amazon lily

Synonym:

• Eucharis grandiflora (often misapplied)

Benefits for UK Wildlife

Eucharis amazonica adds diversity to garden and indoor planting.

• Fragrant flowers may attract pollinating insects when grown outdoors
• Provides nectar during flowering periods
• Enhances biodiversity in sheltered gardens

Combine with other flowering plants to encourage pollinator activity.

Where to Grow Amazon Lily

• Indoor houseplant displays
• Conservatories and greenhouses
• Sheltered garden borders in mild climates
• Patio containers
• Tropical-style planting

This plant is widely grown as a houseplant but can be placed outdoors during warmer months.

Planting Tips

• Plant bulbs in spring.
• Use fertile, well-drained compost.
• Plant bulbs with the neck just above soil level.
• Keep soil lightly moist during active growth.
• Allow short resting periods between flowering cycles.

Plants often flower best when slightly crowded in pots.

Why Grow Eucharis amazonica

• Elegant fragrant white flowers
• Glossy tropical foliage
• Excellent houseplant or container plant
• Long-lasting blooms
• Classic ornamental bulb

If you want an elegant flowering bulb for indoor displays or sheltered gardens, Eucharis amazonica offers fragrant white flowers and lush foliage.