To create and then properly maintain a healthy microclimate in your home, it is not enough just to buy and put a few flowers on the window sill; beauty and singularity. One of the most exotic and extraordinary representatives of the flora, which many people dream to grow in their apartment, is drimiopsis - an evergreen deciduous perennial, the genus of which originates from the distant South African tropics.
Short description
Drimiopsis or lebeburgia is a bulbous plant with spotty light green leaves and small, collected 10-30 pieces in the ears, white flowers. Most of the bulbs can be seen above the ground surface and form large petioled leaves (10 to 20 cm), ovate or heart-shaped, straight from the ground. It is the unusual foliage of this exotic perennial that gives it a charming decorative look and distinguishes it from the similar to it. Euharis, with which drimiopsis is very often confused.
Did you know? The name "drimiopsis" is translated from Greek as "sharp", since when working with its bulb a person may develop serious irritation.
Indoor species
The genus of evergreen exotic belongs Hyacinth family and has more than 22 species, of which only two representatives will take root in the apartment Drimiopsis spotted and Kirk Drimiopsis.
Perennial "spotted" type usually forms neat low bushes, reaching a height of only 35 cm, and its oval leaves are stretched to a length of about 15 cm. The inflorescences of the plant are racemes, and the flowers can grow white, pale beige, gray weak but very pleasant aroma. Flowering lasts 2-3 months, usually from April to July, in the autumn-winter period, the perennial comes to rest and sheds most of its leaves, which, before beginning their “withering away,” become monotonous and weak in appearance. And in spring the rejuvenated bush will be decorated again with emerald leaves with unusual green specks.
Drimiopsis Kirk differs from the previous species by its lanceolate and rather rigid to the touch leaves (40 cm in length and about 5 in width), which have a narrowed form at the base and a silvery-green shade on the surface of vegetative organs from below. Exot bloom occurs in March-September and pleases the eye with excellent snow-white inflorescences. 
Features of care and conditions for growing
One of the advantages of growing drimiopsis at home is simplicity in care, but for its proper development and beautiful flowering it is better to follow some simple rules and recommendations.
Location and lighting
It is better to settle drimiopsis brightly lit area as he loves the sun's rays and under their influence reveals his characteristic beauty - the original dark spots on the leaves. For this perfect fit window overlooking the south side.
Agave, aloe, vandy, hyacinths, hibiscus, dieffenbachia, jasmine, coleus, crocus, narcissus and oleander are also among the sun-loving houseplants.
Important! The perennial is not afraid of direct sunlight, but in the summer it is better to protect it from a hot midday sun with some kind of light shadow, otherwise ugly sunburns will appear on emerald sheets.
Temperature conditions
The temperature regime for drimiopsis is also important, during the spring-autumn period the thermometer should vary between 20 and 25 ° C, and starting from autumn, the heat level should be reduced to 15 ° C.
Watering
During the period of active vegetation (spring-autumn) watering of exotic water should be carried out regularly, as the topsoil dries. In this case, the water should be separated and sufficiently soft. In the autumn, watering should be stopped and resumed in winter, but it is rare to humidify, especially if the bush is in a cool room.
Air humidity
The humidity of the air for this plant is not particularly important, it easily adapts to life in fairly dry indoor conditions, but sometimes it will not be superfluous to spray it in the hot summer time. 
Top dressing
To feed drimiopsis is required during the periods of its active growing season, with special fertilizers developed for bulbous bushes. Perform this manipulation once every 14 days.
When and how to transfer
Engaging in transplanting young exotics is necessary. Every year, adult - about once every 3 years, it will completely depend on the growth of his bulb. To implement this process, it is necessary to choose a wide and large capacity, giving as much space as possible to the small new bulbs. Before planting, the selected pot with good drainage at the bottom is filled with nutritious and loose substrate or with pre-purchased store soil for bulbous plants, which perfectly retains moisture and is as breathable as possible.
Did you know? In the USA, especially in the southern regions, Drimiopsis is called the “American host” and is planted in open areas as a ground-cover plant that can withstand a very arid southern climate and retain moisture in the soil.
Reproduction at home
You should know that propagating this tropical plant by the seed method is almost impossible, since it rarely forms seeds, therefore the division process is carried out mainly by bulbs or leaves.
Bulbs
Propagation of drimyopsis with bulbs as usual is done after its “rest”, just when the plant is planted or transplanted. Places left after the cleavage, after manipulation, should be treated with charcoal. 
Leaf
The leaf method of propagation by cuttings is used, as a rule, in relation to the Kiry drimiopsis. To do this, the leaf of the plant is cut into 6-centimeter pieces and grafted into clean sand, at a warm temperature of 22-25 ° C. And after a good fixation of the root system, transplanted into containers or pots, a volume of about 7 cm.
Diseases and pests: the fight in case of defeat
Drimiopsis immunity is strong, therefore, the bush is resistant to many diseases, but all kinds of fungi and rot, because of the wrong regime of moisture, still can attack the plant. It is also possible the defeat of spider mites or shield, then the leaves of the bush must be “bathed” in the shower or washed with soapy water, and then, in order to fix the result, use special insecticides (for example, Aktar or Konfidora), now sold freely available at any flower shop .
Important! Exotic pests can sometimes be your pets, destroying a completely non-poisonous bush with their paws and teeth. Therefore, it is better to keep the plant from them at the maximum distance.
Can I keep at home: omens and superstitions
Unfortunately, in the information space there are no specific information about signs and superstitions that relate directly to exotic drimiopsis. But we can recommend it to people born under the zodiac sign Pisces, because this unusual bush belonging to the Hyacinth family has a beneficial and soothing effect especially when it blooms.
In addition to the drimiopsis, exotic potted plants are also: chrysalidocarpus, pachypodium, cicas, Howie Forster, pandanus, alocasia, strelitzia and feijoa.Based on the foregoing, it can be concluded that Drimiopsis is not just an original and beautiful plant that can be made without hesitation in your apartment, but also not demanding in relation to many factors, which makes it possible to admire it for many years without spending this strength and resources.
