Astelia — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Astelia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Astelia alpina
Astelia alpina
Family: Asteliaceae
Cultivation
A plant usually of higher elevations n the warm temperate zone - it can experience quite severe winters and is known to survive temperatures down to at least -7°c in Australian gardens. It may be difficult to maintain at low elevations and would be best grown in colder climates. Species in this genus generally require a damp humus-rich fertile soil in sun or semi-shade, sheltered from cold drying winds.
Full cultivation guide →Astelia banksii
Astelia banksii
Family: Asteliaceae
Cultivation
Astelia banksii is found in coastal regions of northern New Zealand, where it experiences mild, moist winters and moist summers. It does experience frosts and can tolerate occasional, short-lived temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c, perhaps even lower if given shelter from cold drying winds. Species in this genus generally require a damp humus-rich fertile soil in sun or semi-shade, sheltered from cold drying winds.
Full cultivation guide →Astelia grandis
Astelia grandis
Family: Asteliaceae
Cultivation
Astelia grandis is not very cold-hardy. It tolerates temperatures down to about -3°c, and possibly even lower for short periods. It can succeed outdoors in mild-winter areas of the temperate zone Species in this genus generally require a damp humus-rich fertile soil in sun or semi-shade, sheltered from cold drying winds.
Full cultivation guide →Astelia nervosa
Astelia nervosa
Family: Asteliaceae
Cultivation
Astelia nervosa is hardy to about -10°c, but are best when grown in moist maritime gardens. Requires a damp humus-rich fertile soil in sun or semi-shade, sheltered from cold drying winds. Also succeeds in clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Astelia solandri
Astelia solandri
Family: Asteliaceae
Cultivation
Astelia solandri is found in the lowland forests of New Zealand, where it experiences mild, moist winters and moist summers. It does experience frosts and can tolerate occasional, short-lived temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c, perhaps even lower if given shelter from cold drying winds. Requires a damp humus-rich fertile soil in sun or semi-shade, sheltered from cold drying winds.
Full cultivation guide →Astelia trinervia
Astelia trinervia
Family: Asteliaceae
Cultivation
Astelia trinervia is found in the warm temperatel region of northern New Zealand, where it experiences mild, moist winters and moist summers. It does experience frosts and can tolerate occasional, short-lived temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c, perhaps even lower if given shelter from cold drying winds. Species in this genus generally require a damp humus-rich fertile soil in sun or semi-shade, sheltered from cold drying winds.
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