Aspidistra saxicola 'Uan Fat Lady'
A compact, rhizomatous perennial grown for its glossy, dark green leaves (to 20cm), which have paler central markings and yellowish flecks. It makes a good houseplant due to its tolerance of shade, fluctuating temperatures and neglect, but can also be grown as a garden plant
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
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As a houseplant, grow in large pots of peat-free, loam-based compost. Although tolerant of deep shade, growth is best in bright, filtered light with a minimum temperature of 7°C. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed 2-3 times during the growing season; variegated cultivars revert to green if overfed. Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, fertile, sandy loam with added leaf mould, in a sheltered site with full or partial shade. See houseplant cultivation for further information
Propagate by division in spring
No pruning required
May be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and vine weevil larvae
Generally disease-free