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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates dry, compacted or nutrient-poor soils
Watering
Water deeply when top 2 cm of soil is dry; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; tolerates summer heat up to 35°C with occasional watering
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, deeply lobed, fern-like basal leaves forming a flat, low rosette
- Flower: Dense, cylindrical greenish-white flower spikes on slender, upright stalks
- Stem: Smooth, thin flowering stems rising 10–30 cm above the leaf rosette
Care Guide
Watering
Water occasionally during prolonged dry spells; avoid waterlogging
Fertilization
Light, diluted feed once monthly. Use low-nitrogen feed to avoid excessive leaf growth
Banana peel compost tea：Compost banana peels for 2–3 weeks, dilute 1:20 with water for root drench to support flowering and drought tolerancePruning
- Deadhead spent flower spikes to prevent unwanted self-seeding
- Trim yellowing or damaged leaves to maintain a tidy rosette
- Divide overcrowded rosettes in early spring for propagation
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: Non-toxic; young leaves are edible in small quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Edible young leaves for salads; traditional medicinal use for mild skin inflammation
