Wonderful foliage houseplant. Position: bright indirect light Soil: loam-based potting compost (John Innes No.3) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to May Hardiness: tender (will need winter protection) Current height: approximately 80cm (+ or - 10% including the pot) Pot cover: choose a 20cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot This structural evergreen is primarily grown for its handsome (banana-like) foliage, which becomes shredded as it ages. However, it may occasionally produce a blue and white flowerhead too! In its native lands, this plant can grow to a great height (the foliage alone nearing 4m), but when confined to a pot and kept as an indoor plant, it will be a much more modest, but no less decorative specimen. Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery pot). They do however make excellent potted plants, and if you wish to pot yours up, we do have a wide range of pots on our website to choose from. Garden care: During the growing season water regularly and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Water sparingly in winter and top dress each spring. As the old leaves become shredded, trim them off. The plants should be potted into a larger pot in autumn and may be left outside from May to September (provided there is no frost risk). They need winter protection and can be kept in a greenhouse or conservatory from October through to April.

19cm Pot

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