What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Aspidistra

Method of cultivating Asparagus cochinchinensis

Aspidistra likes warm, humid, semi-shady environment. It is extremely shade-tolerant but not tolerant to direct sunlight. It is suitable for cultivation in places with scattered light. It is relatively cold-resistant and the suitable growth temperature is between 10-25 degrees. The wintering temperature is controlled at 0-3 degrees, so warming measures need to be taken in advance.

Aspidistra is mainly propagated by division, which can be done when repotting in spring every year. The underground rhizomes can be divided into several clumps, each part needs to have 3 to 5 leaves, and then planted in separate pots and placed in a semi-shaded environment for maintenance.

Aspidistra has a wide adaptability to soil, but it is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, slightly acidic sandy loam. When potted, it can be mixed with leaf mold, peat soil and garden soil. Water it fully during the growing season to keep the potting soil moist, and spray water appropriately to keep it moist. Control watering after late autumn, and apply thin fertilizer every half a month during the vigorous growth period in spring and summer.

Watering method

Aspidistra likes a humid environment. It needs to be watered sufficiently during the growing season to keep the soil moist. However, the plant is not tolerant to waterlogging, so do not water it too much. If the air is dry, you can spray water on the leaves to increase the humidity. Try to water as little as possible after late autumn.

Fertilization method

Aspidistra is suitable for planting in fertile soil. Before planting, you can use rotten leaves as base fertilizer. During the vigorous growth stages in spring, summer and autumn, you can apply thin fertilizer every 7-15 days. Stop applying fertilizer during the low temperatures in winter.

Pruning methods

The time for pruning Aspidistra is mostly in winter and spring. Pruning in spring is beneficial to its growth, while pruning in winter can reduce nutrient consumption. In daily maintenance, yellow leaves and diseased leaves should be removed to avoid attracting pests or worsening the disease. In winter, the dense branches should be thinned out appropriately to allow the leaves inside to ventilate and receive light. Appropriate pruning in spring will help the sprouting of new leaves.

Precautions for cultivating Aspidistra

Aspidistra prefers a warm environment and is not cold-resistant. The suitable growth temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, and the wintering temperature must not be lower than 5 degrees. Therefore, before winter, it is best to move it indoors for maintenance, and it needs to be maintained on a sunny windowsill to receive sunlight.