How to tend a Liriope spicata

Also known as: Ophiopogon spicatus (Lour.) Ker Gawl., Liriope koreana (Palib.) Nakai, Liriope tawadae Ohwi, Liriope spicata f. koreana (Palib.) H.Hara, Liriope spicata var. humilis F.Z.Li, Liriope spicata var. prolifera Y.T.Ma, Mondo koreanum (Palib.) Hiatsusima, Mondo fauriei (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Farw., Ophiopogon tawadae (Ohwi) Masam., Ophiopogon fauriei H.Lév. & Vaniot, Ophiopogon koreanus (Palib.) Masam., Ophiopogon spicatus var. koreanus Palib., Liriope graminifolia var. koreana (Palib.) Nakai, Ophiopogon spicatus var. confusus Pamp., Ophiopogon spicatus var. longipes Pamp.

Watering

Only need keep soil moist

Sunlight

Avoid direct strong light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

No need fertilization

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Japan, Vietnam, China, Taiwan
Category
Liliaceae, Liriope
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-20 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-July, fruiting period August-October
Flower colors
light purple, light blue, fruit color blue black
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