Eustoma, Prairie Gentian, lisianthus- Plant (Any Colour)

About Prairie Gentian Plant

They are herbaceous plant, growing to 15–60 cm tall, with bluish green, slightly succulent leaves and large funnel-shaped flowers growing on long straight stems: sometimes erect single stems, other times growing on branching stems. The flowers can grow up to 50 millimetres (2 in) across and can be found in a variety of colors. They have been found in all shades of pink, purple, white, and blue. In addition, some are bicolored and some are occasionally found in yellow or carmine-red. Lisianthus flowers will begin to bloom in early summer and some will continue to bloom throughout the later months of the summer. When cut, Lisianthus flowers can last anywhere from two to three weeks in a vase. Prairie Gentians are heat loving plants that bloom best where nights are warm.

Plant Specification

Planting and Care

Sunlight

• Grow well in full sun or partial shade.
• In cooler areas they grow best in full sun.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content.
• For the best results, water regularly and deeply to keep the soil evenly moist.
• Well established Prairie Gentians will tolerate short periods of drought.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season (Feb to May, July to Sept.) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.

• Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright light / Artificial bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for minimum 2 weeks after receiving it.

Ornamental uses