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Have you ever seen the Aspidistra flower? You may have seen it in a photo, or perhaps in a store, nursery, or even in its natural habitat. But what about at home? It’s more unlikely.
And it is not easy for an aspidistra to flourish indoors. But not impossible. For this reason, today we are going to talk about what this flower looks like, when it blooms, and what you could do to have a better chance of your plant giving you one. Do you want to know how?
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How is the Aspidistra flower
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Aspidistra flower has become a challenge for many who have this plant. And it is that it is not easy for him to flourish on the inside (even without having it on the outside).
Those who have been lucky enough to see it, or if you have seen it in its natural habitat, will know that the flower forms at the base of the plant. It is as if it came out of the earth itself. This one is made up of several dark red (burgundy, purple-red) petals that open slightly to leave a white and purple interior.
Its appearance is fleshy and cupuliform, without the presence of a peduncle.
Also, it has another addition, and that is that this flower will only last for one day, so it’s hard to see (especially if you’re not aware of the plant every day).
After that, the fruit would arrive, a black berry where inside are the seeds.
When does the Aspidistra flower?
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One of the facts you need to know about Aspidistra is its flowering time. And at this point, you should know that if he flourishesit should always be done between late summer and autumn. Now, that’s not always the case.
And it is quite difficult for him to flourish. In fact, indoors it almost never will, and outdoors, if proper care isn’t provided and they’re as close to their natural habitat as possible, you won’t be able to see the flowers.
How to make Aspidistra flower
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In general, caring for Aspidistra is very easy. In fact, you may have one in your home and have had it with you for years. The problem is to see it bloom. When you have a plant that you know is blooming and the years go by and it doesn’t bloom, you get frustrated.
Therefore, to try to help you (because we have already told you that it is not easy to achieve this), we are going to give you some keys for it. And it is that it is known that for an Aspidistra to flower there must be adequate conditions. Which is it?
Location
We start with location. The Aspidistra can be both indoors and outdoors. In fact, it is normal to have it inside the house. But here, although it can get used to where we put it, the truth is that if you want it to flower you will have to place it in a place where it receives a lot of sun.
This, yes, Don’t confuse sunlight with direct sunlight, as they are two totally different things. This plant does not want sun. In its natural habitat, it is protected by other taller plants that filter the light, so that it can receive it throughout the day and afternoon, but the sun’s rays do not allow it. will not reach.
And that’s what you should be looking for where you have it.
Substrate
Another aspect that you must take into account to increase the probability of seeing the flower of Aspidistra is the substrate. It should be slightly acidic, as well as contain some type of drainage to make it cooler. and that it does not clump together (especially since this way you will prevent the rhizome from rotting).
A suitable mixture can be a combination of peat, sand and beech leaves, as this promotes drainage and at the same time supports moisture in the soil. Of course, make sure the pH is between 5.5 and 6.5.
Temperature
If you want to see the Aspidistra flower, the first thing you will need is to have it at a constant temperature. This is the “secret” and the reason why in nurseries or garden stores they bloombecause they are kept in greenhouses and at a constant temperature throughout the year.
But this, in a house, is almost impossible to achieve, so you may not be lucky enough to see the flower.
But if you manage to do so, know that the ideal temperature will be between 13 and 21°C. If you keep it in this interval, the probability that it will flower will be higher (always respecting everything else).
Irrigation and fertilizer
Finally, the last two factors that will influence the flowering of aspidistra are irrigation and fertilization.
Regarding irrigation, you will know that this plant requires the substrate to be moist, but without overdoing it because then the roots will suffer. This is why the soil must contain a good amount of drainage so that there is no accumulation of water and at the same time keep it airy.. But you should never let it dry out. And that in its natural habitat, it can withstand periods of drought.
The problem is that, when it is in a pot, or in soil that is not its own, the fact that the substrate dries out means that it can clump together and stress the plant, stopping its growth in its momentum and, with it, flowering.
Therefore, try to water it regularly (a recommendation may be to water every three days in spring and summer, and every ten days in winter).
However, vis-à-vis the subscriber, it is important to provide him in the spring and summer, every 15 days, with liquid fertilizer in the irrigation water. Of course, check the sheets first because if you see them cracking, you are going too far with the subscriber.
Following all of the above, we can’t guarantee that you’ll see the Aspidistra flower, but at least you’ll be closer to it and, with a bit of luck, you might get it. Do you dare to follow care to try? Do you have any tips for getting it to bloom indoors?