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Lisianthus

Lisianthus

Prairie gentian / Eustoma

DifficultyEasy
SeasonYear-round
Cut flowersLasts 7-14 days in a vase

Meaning

A love that stays true, quiet charm

The petals are delicate, and the buds open in turns.

Light

Bright, indirect light

Water

Change the water every 2 days

Temperature

15-25°C

Preservative

Flower food is fine

Do this when you get home

  1. Cut the stems on a slant, 2-3 cm, and strip leaves that would sit underwater
  2. Use a clean vase and clean water
  3. Leave the small buds on. They'll open over the next few days.

Day to day

  • The petals hate water. Don't spray the flowers.
  • Change the water about every two days, and recut the stems
  • Pinch off spent blooms so the buds behind them open better

What the colors mean

  • White lisianthusA love that stays true
  • Pink lisianthusA clear heart, gentleness
  • Purple lisianthusQuiet charm, elegance
  • Green lisianthusSomething fresh, calm

* Color meanings are popular sayings. The thought matters more.

Common questions

Water spots on the petals?

Usually from spraying or bruising. Lisianthus petals are very thin. Be gentle when you change the water.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.