Ophiopogon jaburan 0
Author: (Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866)) George Loddiges (1784-1846)Family: Asparagaceae Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Genus: Ophiopogon
English name: Giant lilyturf
Zone: Asia
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until July
Ripe fruits from September until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until July
Ripe fruits from September until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
IMMEDIATE AUTUMN Sow the seeds at 5mm depth in the Humic Bulb Substrate between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs on the surface of the Humic Bulb Substrate at 30cm distance. Plant between mars-avr.
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs on the surface of the Humic Bulb Substrate at 30cm distance. Plant between mars-avr.
Experiences in the garden
18-01-23A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Palm Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
09-03-23 Sown 12 seeds in a forest pot 2L, they did not geminate in Serre8.
Protocol: Immediate Autumn 5mm SBH 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light