Liriope

The genus Liriope includes 6 species of herbaceous resistant rhizomatous evergreen perennials. These are small stemless plants with leaves similar to those of cereals, and small flowers collected in spike-shaped inflorescences. In their place, blackish-blue decorative berries are formed, which are kept on the plant for a long time. Liriope muscari is a species up to 50 cm tall, with long yellow-green or white-green striped leaves growing in tufts. Bell-shaped purple flowers bloom in autumn.  This type is also used at home, for example, the 'Variegated' variety, the leaves of which are first covered with yellow stripes, and after a few months they acquire a uniform green color. Other varieties have white or purple-purple flowers. Liriope spicata (L. spicata) is a root-springing, 40 cm high species with smaller and narrower, thin toothed leaves. Bell-shaped flowers are lilac or less often white, blooming in summer.

The genus Liriope includes 6 species of herbaceous resistant rhizomatous evergreen perennials. These are small stemless plants with leaves similar to those of cereals, and small flowers collected in spike-shaped inflorescences. In their place, blackish-blue decorative berries are formed, which are kept on the plant for a long time.

Liriope muscari is a species up to 50 cm tall, with long yellow-green or white-green striped leaves growing in tufts. Bell-shaped purple flowers bloom in autumn.  This type is also used at home, for example, the 'Variegated' variety, the leaves of which are first covered with yellow stripes, and after a few months they acquire a uniform green color. Other varieties have white or purple-purple flowers.

Liriope spicata (L. spicata) is a root-springing, 40 cm high species with smaller and narrower, thin toothed leaves. Bell-shaped flowers are lilac or less often white, blooming in summer.

Cultivation

Plants of the genus Liriope are usually grown as indoor crops, planted in containers or in the ground in winter gardens, as groundcover plants in gardens and parks (Liriope spikelet), or in pots on balconies and terraces. Liriope muscari is used more often as a houseplant, it requires a higher temperature during the growing season. The substrate is an ordinary flower mixture with a pH (soil acidity) of 5.5-6.0, fertilized with organic substances. Plants are planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other. It reacts well to the application of mineral fertilizers with trace elements at the rate of 20 g on a bucket of soil. In spring and summer, once every 15-20 days, a complex fertilizer is added to the water for irrigation in the amount of 15 g per bucket. Usually, liriope doesn't have any problems related to diseases.

Location

When growing in the air, plants are placed in the sun or in partial shade; at home, lighting should be diffused.

Temperature

Plants of the genus Liriope are resistant to both high and low temperatures. In winter, it is recommended to choose a fairly cool place at home, away from heating devices. The ideal temperature is room temperature.

Watering

Water moderately in hot dry periods, without stagnation of water, in autumn and winter, the frequency of watering is reduced.

Transplant

Transplanted in spring or summer once every 1-2 years.

Care

It is only required for plants grown in pots that have wilted inflorescences removed after flowering.

Reproduction

When transplanting, you can divide the plants, immediately planting the resulting parts in the ground.

Acquisition

Potted plants, especially the numerous cultivars of liriope muscari, can be found in nurseries and horticultural centers. Choose well-formed instances.