Farfugium

Family. Asteraceae.

Origin. Japan.

Description. Farfugium is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant with creeping roots. The leaves are on long petioles, basal, green, glossy, round, reaching a diameter of 25 - 30 cm. Varieties have been bred with leaves bearing yellow and white specks and stripes. The edges of the leaf blades, especially those of young leaves, are gracefully curved. Tall leafless peduncles bear many yellow flowers at the tops.

Height. About 60 cm.

How to grow indoors

Temperature conditions

Farfugium is kept at a temperature of 16 - 20 ° C in spring and summer. With the onset of summer heat, it is worth increasing the frequency of watering and air humidity, otherwise its leaves will droop. In winter it is worth providing a cool rest period. At subzero temperatures, the entire above-ground part of the plants dies.

Lighting

Grows well in partial shade and does not tolerate direct sunlight.

Care

In spring, you can place the farfugium outside under protection from strong winds. 

Substrate

Organic-rich soil with leaf humus, peat and added sand to improve drainage.

Feeding

During the period of active growth, feed with liquid fertilizers 2 times a month. 

Purpose

A beautiful decorative foliage plant that is suitable for landscaping shady corners.

Flowering time

Summer. 

Air humidity

High. Place the pot on a tray of wet pebbles or use a humidifier if the indoor humidity drops below 50%. 

Soil moisture

Water evenly to keep the soil moist in spring and summer. In autumn, reduce the frequency of watering and in winter simply protect the earthen ball from drying out. 

Transfer

Every year, in the spring.

Reproduction

Easily propagated by cuttings of rhizomes.