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Aspidistra saxicola

A rock-dwelling Aspidistra from the far south-west coast of Guangxi, China, recorded near sea level. Its name means 'living on rocks', so give it shade, a gritty limestone-rich mix and a warm, humid summer followed by a cool, dry winter.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

The epithet points to rocky habitat, most likely shaded limestone outcrops in evergreen forest, where the rhizomes creep over rock and pockets of humus.

Recorded at about 20-80 m near the coast.

China (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.