Eustoma russellianum
Lisianthus · Prairie gentian · Tulip gentian · Bluebell · Texas Bluebells
Description
Source: leafsnapEustoma russellianum, is a species of flowering plant in the gentian family. Its previous binomial name was Eustoma grandiflorum. Common names include Texas bluebells, Texas bluebell, bluebell, showy prairie gentian, prairie gentian, and Lisianthus. There is a cultivar, 'Bolero Deep Blue'.
🌳 The vibrant flowers of the Texas bluebell serve as an important nectar source, drawing key pollinators like bees and butterflies. This ecological relationship goes beyond mere appreciation of the plant's beauty; it plays a crucial role in pollinating nearby agricultural crops and thus supports the sustenance of local farming communities and their economic resilience.
🎭 Genuine and unwavering love, and purity
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Texas bluebell thrives with abundant sunlight during the day and can tolerate somewhat milder light occasionally. Native to areas with long periods of sunshine, this plant’s growth may be slowed in overly shaded spots and it can become bleached if exposed to excessively intense light.
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C
In its natural habitat, texas bluebell thrives in temperatures of 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 ℃). It is recommended to mimic these conditions for optimal growth.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer
When most of a Texas bluebell's blooms have opened to their full size, resume fertilizing. At the time the blooms are at peak production, apply fertilizer every three to four weeks, as weather allows. Then, once the Texas bluebell begins to produce fewer new blooms, stop fertilizing; there is no reason to fertilize when the plant can no longer produce more blooms.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual, Perennial
- Genus
- Eustoma
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-10
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 46 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm to 7.62 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer
- Native Area
- Mexico