Botanical Name: Rohdea japonica
Common Name: Lily-of-China Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping, upright plants with thick, dark, strap-like leaves, white lily-like flowers in late spring or summer Height 2-3' Spread 2-3' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure in/outdoor takes average light indoors, shade outdoors Soil regular potting soil Hardiness some frost outdoors; very tough indoors Morphology: Leaves thick, leathery, lanceolate to linear – to 2' long, 3" wide – dark green, somewhat curved away from clump Flowers pale yellow to white, lily-like, in a short spike – concealed by foliage Fruit red berry ½" in diameter Propagation: division, seed Usage: foliage plant, container plant, houseplant; good in tropical or woodsy landscapes in shady areas – very tough indoor plant Landscape Care: Watering average water Fertilizing balanced, yearly, in spring Pruning none Pests/Diseases sunburn if left in hot sun Special Conditions/Other some varieties variegated thru center along margins Origin: Japan/China Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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