Aspidistra elatior (quartered plant)

Special Aspidistra Elatior plants

The Aspidistra is native to the mountainous regions of Japan and Taiwan. In these areas, the Aspidistra is primarily a ground cover. Due to its origin from the mountains, this houseplant very easy to care forit does not need much. The Aspidistra is not a demanding houseplant and does well in a place without too much light, you have little to worry about.

Watering the Aspidistra

The Aspidistra is a very easy houseplant that has few requirements, including watering. It is a real lout-proof houseplant. It handles irregular watering well and needs very little water. It is important to prevent the plant from standing in too wet soil, so allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. If the soil cracks, you have waited too long to water; give small bits of water so the soil can absorb it better. When in doubt, it's better to wait a while, because the Aspidistra tolerates dryness better than too much water.

Water requirements vary from plant to plant and depend on factors such as temperature, light intensity and pot size. Keep a close eye on the plant in the first few weeks after purchase and check the potting soil regularly.

Spraying the Aspidistra

It is not necessary to water this houseplant yet it can be good for its health and development to water it once a month. This is because it ensures that any pests do not get a chance and also removes the dust from the leaves. This will keep the leaves nice and will make them shiny.

The best habitat for the Aspidistra

By nature, the Aspidistra is a ground cover and this means that it grows under other plants. So the Aspidistra is by nature a plant that survives well in a place with little sunlight. Nevertheless, this houseplant does need some sunlight to stay healthy, artificial light is not enough for this. It is best to place the Aspidistra near a north-facing window. If the Aspidistra gets too much sunlight, its leaves will yellow. In terms of temperature you do not have to take into account this strong houseplant, the minimum temperature during the day is 12 degrees and at night it is 5 degrees. You could also place this houseplant in a garden shed or greenhouse. Just make sure to bring it back inside in time.

Help!!! The leaves of my Aspidistra are discolored

Even though the Aspidistra is a strong houseplant and you have little to worry about, it can always happen that the Aspidistra is not feeling well. When this is the case it will show this through its leaves, however, this will not happen quickly. The leaves of this houseplant can become light colored or even yellow, in this case move the houseplant to a place with a little less sunlight.

The Aspidistra may also develop brown spots or edges, this is a sign of too much water. In this case, reduce the water allowance as the leaves will naturally recover.

Pruning the Aspidistra

Pruning is often not necessary for this houseplant, as the Aspidistra does not grow very large. Should you notice that some of the leaves are less attractive because of brown edges, for example, you can cut them off. This saves energy and keeps the plant looking fresh.

Propagating the Aspidistra

You can propagate this houseplant by tearing. With a knife, poke out a section with enough roots and place the small Aspidistra in a warm and moist environment. The warmth and humidity will give you the best chance of survival. You do need to be patient when tearing the Aspidistra, as it will take some time for it to reach the same size as its mother.

Is the Aspidistra a poisonous houseplant?

The Aspidistra is absolutely not a poisonous chamberplat, so it is really animal- and child-friendly houseplant. In the Far East, the leaves are even used to present food on. The leaves themselves are not eaten.

Common diseases in the Aspidistra

The Aspidistra does not easily suffer from pests or other diseases. Nevertheless, it can always happen that the Aspidistra will be bothered by aphids. When you notice this, you could initially spray the plant with a harder jet. If this does not work, we recommend treating the Aspidistra with a chemical or biological pesticide.

Repotting the Aspidistra

The Aspidistra is not a fast-growing houseplant or one that will quickly shoot up in height or width. The Aspidistra will grow between 50 and 70 centimeters tall. Repotting is therefore not really necessary any time soon, but if you do want to repot your Aspidistra, we advise you to do so in the spring. Any damaged roots can recover better during these seasons. We recommend a pot with a diameter at least 20% larger than its predecessor. When repotting, just use universal potting soil and if you have a high container we recommend using an insert sleeve. This insert sleeve prevents the water at the bottom of the pot from rotting which can eventually lead to root rot.

Giving the Aspidistra additional nutrition

The Aspidistra grows slowly and because of this it consumes little nutrition. It is not necessary to give extra nutrition to this houseplant, but it will benefit its health and development. If you want to give your Aspidistra an extra boost, we recommend giving it some plant food during the spring and summer months. Use the liquid nutrition for houseplants, never give more than is indicated on the package. This is because too much extra nutrition can be harmful to the roots of the plant. The food is quite acidic and this can easily damage the roots.

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