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Have you ever seen an Aspidistra flower? You may have seen it in a photo, or maybe in a store, nursery, or even in its natural habitat. But what about your home? That’s less likely.

And it is not uncomplicated for aspidistra to bloom indoors. But it is not impossible. For this reason, today we will talk about what this flower is, when it blooms and what you can do to raise the chance that your plant will give it to you. Do you want to know how?

What does an Aspidistra flower look like?

Source: Garden Guide

Aspidistra flower has become a challenge for many people who have this plant. And that’s because it’s not uncomplicated to make it bloom indoors (even without having it outside).

Those who have been lucky enough to see it, or who have seen it in its natural habitat, know that the flower forms at the base of the plant. It looks like it came out of the ground itself. It consists of several gloomy red (burgundy, purple-red) petals that open slightly, leaving a white and purple interior.

It looks like a fleshy, cup-shaped plant without a stalk.

In addition, it has another advantage, which is that this flower will only last for one day, so it is challenging to see it (especially if we do not pay attention to the plant on a daily basis).

Then a fruit appeared – a black berry with seeds inside.

When does Aspidistra bloom?

Source: Lahuan Nursery

One of the facts you should know about Aspidistra is its flowering period. And at this point you need to know that if it blooms,you should always do it between the end of summer and fall. However, this is not always the case.

And it is quite challenging for it to bloom. In fact, indoors it will almost never do so, and outdoors, if they are not given proper care and are kept as close to their natural habitat as possible, you will not be able to see flowers.

How to Make an Aspidistra Flower

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In general, taking care of Aspidistra is very uncomplicated. In fact, you may have one at home and have been carrying it around for years. The problem is seeing it bloom. When you have a plant that you know is blooming and years go by and it doesn’t bloom, you get frustrated.

Therefore, to try to assist you (since we have already said that this is not uncomplicated to achieve), we will give you some keys to this. Namely, it is known that for Aspidistra to bloom, the right conditions are necessary. What are they?

Location

Let’s start with the location. Aspidistra can grow both indoors and outdoors. In fact, it is normal to keep it indoors. But here, although it can get used to the place where we put it, the truth is that if you want it to bloom, you need to place it in a place where it will have plenty of sunlight.

Indeed, Sunlight should not be confused with direct sun as they are two completely different things. This plant does not need sunlight. In its natural habitat, it is protected by other taller plants that filter the delicate, so that it can receive it throughout the day and afternoon, but the sun’s rays will not reach it.

And that’s what you should look for where you have it.

Subsoil

Another aspect to consider to raise the likelihood of seeing an Aspidistra flower is the substrate. It should be slightly acidic and contain some type of drainage to keep it fresher. and that it does not clump (especially since this way you will prevent the rhizome from rotting).

A suitable mix can be a combination of peat, sand and beech leaves, as this promotes drainage while supporting soil moisture. Of course, make sure the pH is between 5.5 and 6.5.

Temperature

If you want to see Aspidistra bloom, the first thing you need to do is provide it with a constant temperature. This is the “secret” and the reason why they are blooming in nurseries and garden storesbecause they are stored in greenhouses and at a constant temperature all year round.

However, this is almost impossible to achieve at home, so you may not be lucky enough to see the flower.

But if you can achieve it, know that the ideal temperature will be between 13 and 21ºC. If you keep it in this range, the probability of it flowering will be higher (always meeting all other conditions).

Irrigation and fertilization

Finally, the last two factors that influence aspidistra flowering are irrigation and fertilization.

When it comes to watering, it is known that this plant requires saturated soil, but do not overdo it, because then the roots will suffer. Therefore, the soil must be well permeable to prevent water retention and to be aerated at the same time.. But it should never be allowed to arid out. And in its natural habitat it can survive periods of drought.

The problem is that when a plant is growing in a pot or in foreign soil, drying out the soil can cause it to stick together, which can stress the plant. Its growth is stopped, and with it, flowering.

Therefore, try to water the plant regularly (a clue may be watering every three days in spring and summer, and every ten days in winter).

However, for the subscriber’s sake, it is significant to supply him with liquid fertilizer in the irrigation water every 15 days in spring and summer. Of course, at the beginning, check the leaves, because if you notice that they are cracking, it means that you have overdone it with the sub..

By following all the above, we can’t guarantee that you will see an Aspidistra flower, but at least you will be closer to it and with a bit of luck you may see it. Do you dare to try? Do you know any tricks to make it bloom at home?