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Astelia

They are rhizomatous tufted perennials native to various islands in the Pacific, Indian, and South Atlantic Oceans, as well as to Australia and to the southernmost tip of South America. Occasionally they are epiphytic.

Scientific classification

Genus

Astelia (Astelia)

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Evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Bush flax Bush flax Tank lily Kaiwharawhara Coastal astelia Astelia westland Chatham island kakaha Astelia microsperma Astelia graminea Pua'akuhinia Kauri grass Astelia nivicola Swamp astelia Astelia petriei Pineapple grass Astelia skottsbergii Astelia linearis var. novae-zelandiae Astelia linearis

Care Guide for Astelia

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

Water: Astelia thrives in consistently moist soil, requiring weekly watering without being waterlogged. It prefers balanced hydration, making adequate drainage in indoor containers vital to prevent root rot and replicate its natural environment's drying cycles.

Propagation: Astelia can be propagated through seeds, division, or cuttings. Successful growth requires well-draining soil, adequate light, and optimal temperatures. Keep soil moisture balanced. Division involves removing the plant, separating rhizomes with roots, and planting in suitable substrate, watering moderately in indirect sunlight.

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