Astelia are clump-forming, rhizomatous evergreen perennials with arching, linear, keeled, silvery leaves and panicles of small, pale greenish or brown flowers, followed on female plants by orange or red berries
Astelia Care
Astelia Chathamica
Other names: Astelia Silver Spear
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
min -3°C
Hardiness zone
9 - 10
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Do not overwater at this will cause the roots to rot.
Pruning
Remove or trim winter damaged foliage in spring
Sunlight
in full sun or partial shade and sheltered spot
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Soil
Grown in moist, but reasonably well-drained, fertile, peaty soil
Temperature
The foliage can be damaged by frost and prevailing cold winds. It may need winter protection
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