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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates mild afternoon shade in hot, arid climates
Watering
Water deeply when the top 5 cm of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -5°C; protect young plants from hard frosts in colder temperate regions
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, grass-like linear leaves up to 1 m long, evergreen in mild climates
- Flower: Pendulous bell-shaped blooms in pink, purple, or white, borne on arching wiry stems
- Stem: Slender, arching wiry stems that form dense clumps over time
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated
Fertilization
Apply balanced granular fertilizer once at planting. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent excessive foliage growth over flowering
Composted banana peel tea：Steep fully composted banana peels in water for 24 hours; dilute 1:20 for root drench to avoid nutrient burnPruning
- Cut back spent flower stems after blooming to maintain tidy clump growth
- Trim dead foliage in early spring before new growth emerges
- Divide overcrowded clumps every 3–4 years in early spring to refresh growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No known toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental garden plant; cut flower for floral arrangements
