Aspidistra elatior ‘Little John’
dwarf cast-iron plant
Evergreen foliage perennial ideal for deep shade, pots, dry shade. Slow-growing: speedier growth with regular irrigation and warmer summers. Low-maintenance.
 Sinónimos | Aspidistra retusa 'Nanjing Green' |
|---|---|
 Altura | 8–14 pulg. |
 Ancho | 2–3 pies |
 Tolera | Frío, Sequía, Calor, Espacios angostos, Macetas, Descuido |
 Riego | Bajo – Moderado |
Water this plant regularly and deeply when the top layer of soil is dry (down to an inch or so) to establish over several years and then every two to four weeks in dry months. Aspidistra will survive even less water, but won't look healthy and lush. | |
 Resiste hasta | 10 °F |
 Exposición | Sombra profunda – Sol parcial |
 Características | Extendida |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para plantar, En maceta: tierra para macetas, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Uso general a media concentración |
 Origen | China |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 4–6, 8, 9, 14–24, H1, H2 |
Notas de cultivo
A favorite for shade, this plant easily sunburns. Thin out old leaves yearly to keep the patch looking fresh.
Interés especial
If you are patient and watchful you may find an aspidistra flower, which are quite unique. They bloom from underground and open at ground level, looking like a fleshy purple star anise seed pod. Occasionally they will bloom so low that looking into the flower is actually looking below soil level.
Enlaces
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