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Aspidistra claviformis

A little-known Aspidistra from south-west Guangxi near the Vietnam border, named for its club-shaped floral parts. Grow it like other karst forest Aspidistra: deep shade, warm humid summers and a mild, dry winter.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Deep shadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

The one record lies in the limestone karst of the Chongzuo-Longzhou area, where Aspidistra grow on shaded, rocky forest floors. Habitat is inferred from the location and the genus.

The record sits at about 230 m; the full range is unknown.

China Southeast (Guangxi)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.