Aspidistra subrotata
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Aspidistra subrotata is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.5 m
- Growth
- slow
- Lifespan
- 40 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 7–10
- Shade tolerance
- full shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7.5
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Schattenpflanze für humosen, frischen Boden unter Gehölzen oder als Zimmerpflanze. Verträgt tiefen Schatten, Trockenheit und schlechte Böden; nur bei Frost geschützt halten.
Frequently asked questions
Aspidistra subrotata: how big does it get?
Aspidistra subrotata (Aspidistra subrotata) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.5 m. Growth is slow.
Aspidistra subrotata: what site does it need?
Aspidistra subrotata tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.
Aspidistra subrotata: is it hardy?
Aspidistra subrotata is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Aspidistra subrotata: will it grow in Central Europe?
Aspidistra subrotata is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Aspidistra subrotata: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from March to April.
Aspidistra subrotata: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Aspidistra subrotata. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Aspidistra subrotata: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 2/10.
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