Nomocharis

The genus Nomocharis includes more than 16 species of plants and various hybrids bred, most of them close to plants of the genus Lilium. They are characterized by large star-shaped white, yellow, pink and red flowers, mostly speckled, with a diameter of up to 12 cm. Leaves are glossy lanceolate green, similar to lily leaves. The most cultivated species is Nomocharis open (Nomocharis aperta), usually its leaves are located in the upper part of the peduncle. The flowers are light pink, with red dots, at first drooping, then as they bloom, they become erect. The number of flowers on the peduncle is 4-6. In height, the plants reach 0.5-1.0 m. Nomocharis mairei (N. mairei) is a species with a height of 0.6 to 1.2 m.1-4 white flowers are formed on the peduncles. Nomocharis pardantina (N. pardanthina) grows to a height of 1 m. The leaves are collected in whorls; the flowers are drooping, with fringed pink petals usually with red dots. Nomocharis x finlayorum (Nomocharis x finlayorum) - bred hybrid height of 70 cm. Obtained from crossing Nomocharis Farrera (n. farreri), nomocharis maira and nomocharis pardantina. Its flowers are larger than those of the original species, painted in a brighter, pinkish-white hue.

The genus Nomocharis includes more than 16 species of plants and various hybrids bred, most of them close to plants of the genus Lilium. They are characterized by large star-shaped white, yellow, pink and red flowers, mostly speckled, with a diameter of up to 12 cm. Leaves are glossy lanceolate green, similar to lily leaves.

The most cultivated species is Nomocharis open (Nomocharis aperta), usually its leaves are located in the upper part of the peduncle. The flowers are light pink, with red dots, at first drooping, then as they bloom, they become erect. The number of flowers on the peduncle is 4-6. In height, the plants reach 0.5-1.0 m.

Nomocharis mairei (N. mairei) is a species with a height of 0.6 to 1.2 m.1-4 white flowers are formed on the peduncles.

Nomocharis pardantina (N. pardanthina) grows to a height of 1 m. The leaves are collected in whorls; the flowers are drooping, with fringed pink petals usually with red dots.

Nomocharis x finlayorum (Nomocharis x finlayorum) - bred hybrid height of 70 cm. Obtained from crossing Nomocharis Farrera (n. farreri), nomocharis maira and nomocharis pardantina. Its flowers are larger than those of the original species, painted in a brighter, pinkish-white hue.

Cultivation

Plants of the Nomorachis genus are grown in the open ground in gardens or in pots on balconies and terraces, as well as flowers for cutting. In October or March, they are planted on a permanent landing site in the ground to a depth of 8-10 cm. The distance between the bulbs is left 40-60 cm. The soil should be slightly acidic. It is filled with organic fertilizers at the rate of 5 kg /m2, and sand is added to improve drainage. The soil used to fill the containers is a mixture of peat and fertile land, a little sand and a complex mineral fertilizer with a reduced phosphorus content at the rate of 15 g per bucket. During the spring period, once every 10-20 days, a complex fertilizer with a reduced phosphorus content is diluted in water for irrigation at the rate of 10-20 g per bucket.

Plants of the Nomorachis genus are grown in the open ground in gardens or in pots on balconies and terraces, as well as flowers for cutting. In October or March, they are planted on a permanent landing site in the ground to a depth of 8-10 cm. The distance between the bulbs is left 40-60 cm.

The soil should be slightly acidic. It is filled with organic fertilizers at the rate of 5 kg /m2, and sand is added to improve drainage. The soil used to fill the containers is a mixture of peat and fertile land, a little sand and a complex mineral fertilizer with a reduced phosphorus content at the rate of 15 g per bucket. During the spring period, once every 10-20 days, a complex fertilizer with a reduced phosphorus content is diluted in water for irrigation at the rate of 10-20 g per bucket.

Location

For plants of the Nomorachis genus, partial shade is ideal.

Temperature

Nomocharis is resistant to low air temperatures and to a much lesser extent to high ones. The optimal temperature range for successful growth and development is 14-20 °C.

Watering

During the period of active growth, plants should be watered regularly, since they need constantly moist soil, but water should not stagnate in the ground.

Transplant

It is recommended to transplant no more often than once every 4-5 years, in the spring, in a pot slightly larger than the previous one.

Care

Remove faded flowers and damaged plant parts.

Reproduction

It is possible to sow seeds in a box filled with the same soil as used for cultivation. For seed germination, the optimal temperature is 8-10° C. Growing seedlings are transplanted into pots with a diameter of 10-12 cm, then the transplant operation is repeated in a new pot at intervals of one year. Flowering will occur in 3-4 years. Plants will bloom faster (in 2-3 years) if the babies formed around the mother bulb are used for reproduction. Separate them in autumn or late winter. However, this method can only be used once every 4-5 years, since nomocharis does not tolerate transplanting well.

It is possible to sow seeds in a box filled with the same soil as used for cultivation. For seed germination, the optimal temperature is 8-10° C.

Growing seedlings are transplanted into pots with a diameter of 10-12 cm, then the transplant operation is repeated in a new pot at intervals of one year. Flowering will occur in 3-4 years.

Plants will bloom faster (in 2-3 years) if the babies formed around the mother bulb are used for reproduction. Separate them in autumn or late winter. However, this method can only be used once every 4-5 years, since nomocharis does not tolerate transplanting well.

Diseases

Due to viral diseases, "witch panicles" are formed, mosaic and deformation of leaves, and flowering is delayed. All that remains is to delete the affected instances. Plants are also affected by fungal diseases. Gray rot of the elliptic (Botrytis elliptica) leads to the appearance of grayish spots, drying of leaves, death of buds and deformation of petals. The disease is treated with drugs against gray rot. Fusarium rot (causative agent - Fusarium oxysporum) is expressed in exfoliation of scales from bulbs, damage to leaves and death of buds. Erwinia carotovora is a causative agent of wet bacterial rot, which it is expressed in softening of fabrics, accompanied by a stench and the appearance of mold. Since in the last two cases it is extremely difficult to fight diseases, it is better to avoid them by purchasing healthy bulbs. Small insects, thrips, can damage the scales of bulbs-they are treated with insecticides. Mites and nematodes cause yellowing, the appearance of malignancies and weakening of plants, while being treated, respectively, with acaricides and nematocides.

Acquisition

Plants of the Nomocharis genus can be purchased at gardening centers offering the widest range. Choose fully formed bulbs. Check whether the roots are dry (to avoid drying out the roots, planting material is usually sold in bags with peat or sawdust) and whether there is mold on them.