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narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'

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A clump-forming, rhizomatous, hardy evergreen perennial with long, narrow, broadly lance-shaped glossy dark green leaves with large golden-yellow spots. Rarely, small, inconspicuous star-shaped green-yellow flowers with purple centres appear at the base of the plant in spring to summer. Although most often grown as a houseplant, it is also a useful garden plant in mild areas, and is tolerant of shade and drier conditions

Scientific classification

Species: narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard' (Aspidistra linearifolia 'Leopard')
Genus: Aspidistra
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants
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Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'

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Culture

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Quick identification of narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard'

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narrow-leaved shield flower 'Leopard' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division

Growing

As a houseplant, grow in large pots of loam-based compost. Although tolerant of deep shade, growth is best in bright, filtered light with a minimum temperature of 7°C. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed 2-3 times during the growing season; variegated cultivars revert to green if overfed. Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, fertile, sandy loam with added leaf mould, in a sheltered site with full or partial shade. See houseplant cultivation for further information

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