Elatostema laetevirens (Urticaceae)

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Elatostema laetevirens
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The Elatostema laetevirens plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Urticaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. sessile cuspidatum. non Wedd.

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Latin Name:  Elatostema laetevirens
Family:  Urticaceae
Author:  Mak.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods in mountains all over Japan[58].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in the spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring should be possible.

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