Aspidistra fenghuangensis
An Aspidistra from the Fenghuang area of western Hunan, at the cool northern edge of the genus's range.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets 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
Rhizomatous evergreen herb of shaded forest floor and ravines, probably on limestone as is common in western Hunan karst. Habitat detail is generalised from the genus.
The single record sits at about 210 m in a valley; the climate grid is at 423 m.
China Southeast
🔒 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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