Aspidistra ‘Milkyway’
Dark foliage ZZ plant with excellent tolerance
Habit
Perennial herb
Height
0.5–0.8 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Rich loam
Shade
Shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15–30
Humidity (%)
50-70%
Potting media
Soil+Compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
4-6 kg
Flowering Time
Rare
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.0
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Foliage
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20 yrs
Health Benefits
Stress reduction
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% soil, 20% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Monthly
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, fungal blight, scale insects, mealybugs and spider mites
yellowing or browning leaves, wilting, soft or decaying roots, brown or black leaf spots, tip scorch, reduced vigor, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
grow in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain good air circulation and low to medium light, clean foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.