American Journal of Botany

Aspidistra is a genus of rhizomatous, herbaceous, evergreen plants with an enormous diversity of floral structure from Southeast Asian tropical forests (Li et al., 2000; Liang and Tamura, 2000; Bogner and Arnautov, 2004; Tillich, 2005, 2014; Kocyan and Renner, 2007; Averyanov and Tillich, in press; Vislobokov et al., 2014a).In terms of floral …

Aspidistra nikitensis (Asparagaceae, Nolinoideae), a new …

Aspidistra nikitensis is described and illustrated as a new species from Gia Lai province of Vietnam. The new species possesses linear leaves and trimerous flowers with a mushroom-shaped pistil. In these features, the new species is morphologically similar to A. hainanensis species complex but differs in its convex stigma with projections. In …

Aspidistra—An Alluring and Enduring Favorite

Aspidistra can endure temperatures as low as 23 degrees Fahrenheit and as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Aspidistra can survive extreme levels of urban pollution and dust, as well as light levels as low as 25 footcandles. Finally, as if attuned to the contingencies of modern living, they are forgiving of our inauspicious watering habits.

Aspidistra, para zonas con poca luz

Aspidistra: la planta perfecta para zonas con poca luz que no necesita muchos cuidados. Con esta planta no tendrás que preocuparte por su ubicación, ya que crecerá la coloques donde la coloques. ¡Es longeva y duradera! Si buscas una planta que se adapta tanto al interior como al exterior en lugares de sombra, necesitas añadir una ...

Aspidistra

As a result, they are often referred to as "cast iron plants" for their resilience and ability to withstand neglect. In terms of temperature, Aspidistra elatior, the most common species of Aspidistra, is hardy to …

How to Care for Aspidistra Plants

It will look more attractive and it will be healthier under proper care. These plants prefer temperatures between 50-55 degrees F at night and 70-75 degrees F during the day. Ideal light levels are between 50 and 500-foot candles. The best way to water these plants is to keep them evenly moist but not constantly wet.

Aspidistra -- Plant Delights Nursery Catalog Page 10

Aspidistra fimbriata 'Secret Stalker' has the tallest stalks of any cast iron plant we grow. The 3' tall foliage includes a stalk of 20", topped by a 16" tall x 3" wide medium green leaf blade. We've only dropped to 8 degrees F, and the plants burned to the ground, but returned in spring. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07545

Houseplant Care for Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant)

Heat and air conditioning vents are especially good at spreading mites to plants nearby. If an Aspidistra is kept in low light, this problem can be avoided. In both high and moderate light, heat, and airflow conditions, Aspidistra should be checked regularly for spider mites. Spider mites live on the backside of the leaves of cast irons, and ...

Aspidistra by George Orwell | Goodreads

George Orwell. 1,370 books43k followers. Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English author and journalist. His work is marked by keen intelligence and wit, a profound awareness of social injustice, an intense opposition to totalitarianism, a passion for clarity in language, and a belief in democratic socialism.

Aspidistra for Sale | Cast Iron Plants

Plant Delights Nursery has an expansive collection of Aspidistra and variegated cast iron plants for sale. Aspidistra plants are commonly referred to as cast iron plants and with good reason. These hardy, evergreen perennials are well known for their ability to survive with low light, poor soil, …

Two new species and one new variety of Aspidistra …

28 Gard. Bull. Singapore 66(1) 2014 photo documentation of important characters including the flower dissection. The terminology follows Beentje (2012) and the standard Aspidistra works cited above. Aspidistra ventricosa Tillich & Škorničk., sp. nov. Aspidistra ventricosa is similar to A. cryptantha Tillich (Tillich et al., 2007), but differs in the larger perigone (c. …

Aspidistra sonlaensis (Asparagaceae, Nolinoideae), a new …

Abstract. A new species of Aspidistra, A. sonlaensis, is described and illustrated from Son La Province in northern Vietnam. The new species is morphologically close to A. micrantha, but differs in number of perigone lobes, anther position and pistil shape. The new species is accessed as Data Deficient (DD) according to the IUCN …

Aspidistra elatior | BBC Gardeners World Magazine

Aspidistra elatior is also known as the cast iron plant – an apt description as it really does have a cast-iron constitution. It was a popular houseplant in Victorian times as it could withstand fumes from coal fires and gas lamps and can cope with gloomy conditions. Aspidistra elatior can tolerate a fair degree of neglect and is very low ...

Aspidistra quangngaiensis, a new species of Asparagaceae …

The genus Aspidistra Ker Gawler (1822: 628) contains more than 160 species in tropical and subtropical SE-Asia, with the centre of species diversity in southern China and adjacent northern Vietnam (Tillich 2005, 2014, Tillich & Averyanov 2012, Vislobokov et al. 2013). In Vietnam, the genus has more than 50 species with many locally endemic …

Aspidistra elatior

Aspidistra Species: elatior Family: Asparagaceae Life Cycle: Perennial Dimensions: Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in. Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in. Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Ground Cover Herbaceous Perennial Perennial Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Broadleaf Evergreen Habit/Form: Clumping Erect Spreading Growth Rate: Slow Maintenance ...

Researchers Discover A New Species of Aspidistra

Recently, a new species, Aspidistra xichouensis Lei Cai, Z.L.Dao & G.W.Hu has been published by researchers from the Wuhan Botanical Garden (WBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in collaboration with the Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB) of CAS.. Aspidistra gets its Chinese name "Z hi Zhu Bao Dan" from its flowers …

Aspidistra Ker Gawl.

The genus Aspidistra was named by the English botanist John Ker Gawler in 1822, as a blend of Greek ασπίς/ασπίδ- aspid-, meaning shield, and the name of the sister genus Tupistra.Oxford English Dictionary, 1933, s.v. The genus was at one time placed in a broadly defined Liliaceae, along with many other lilioid monocots.

Complete guide to aspidistra care | Patch Plants

How often should I water my aspidistra? Aspidistra is a drought-tolerant plant, so it doesn't need to be watered very often. During the growing season (spring and summer), you can water your aspidistra every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter, water your aspidistra only when the soil feels completely dry.

Aspidistra

3.966 okunma, 1.043 beğeni, 272 inceleme, 9,8bin alıntı - George Orwell yazarının Aspidistra kitabına ait baskı bilgileri, okunma ve yarım bırakılma sayısı gibi bilgileri içeren detaylı profilini inceleyebilirsiniz.

Aspidistra u saksiji

By Cvećarstvo May 15, 2013. Aspidistra. To je sobna biljka, koja se može preporučiti svakom početniku uzgajaču. To je jedna od rijetkih biljaka gotovo bez lkakvih zahteva, pa podnosi prašinu, suhi sobni zrak, promjene temperature i može se održati gotovo u potpunoj tami. Potjece iz brdovitih predjela Kine, a raširena je po cijelom ...

Aspidistra phongdiensis (Asparagaceae), a new species from …

Aspidistra phongdiensis is described based on the specimen collected from the Thua Thien Hue province of Vietnam. The new species is morphologically similar to A. khangii but differs in wider leaf blade (vs. narrowly elliptic), perigone white outside (vs. purple mottled), yellow pollen (vs. white), introrse anthers (vs. latrorse) and widely …

Aspidistra crassifila (Asparagaceae), a new species from …

Background. The genus Aspidistra Ker-Gawler (Asparagaceae) was established in 1822 and is comprised of ca. 100 species, more than 60 of which occur in China (Lang et al., 1999; Li, 2004; Tillich, 2005,2008; Hou et al., 2009; Lin et al., 2009,2010; Liu et al., 2011).In March 2005, during a field trip to Shiwandashan Mountains in southern Guangxi Zhuang …