Aletris spicata (Liliaceae)

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Aletris spicata
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The Aletris spicata plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. japonica. Hypoxis farinosa. H. spicata.

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Latin Name:  Aletris spicata
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Franch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Hills and low mountains in C. and S. Japan[58].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in early spring. Sow the seed thinly to allow the seedlings to be grown on for their first year without potting them up, but give a liquid feed from time to time to ensure that they do not become nutrient deficient. Prick the young plants out into individual pots the following spring and grow them on in the greenhouse for the next winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer. Division in spring.

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