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Ophiopogon (genus, "Misukansasu")

Japanese name: ミスカンサス
Scientific name: Ophiopogon

[Overview]
An evergreen perennial.
A collective name for several cultivars of the Jano-hige genus that have white variegation on the leaves.
It extends rhizomes and spreads well.
The leaves grow in clusters, are long and narrow, and droop at the tips.

[Cultivation]
Propagate by division.
It adapts to a wide range of conditions, from sun to shade, is not particular about soil, and grows easily and well.
For potted plants, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries.
For plants in the ground, rainfall is sufficient.
Fertilizer is not particularly necessary for plants in the ground; for potted plants, apply slow-release fertilizer twice, in spring and autumn.
There are no particular pests or diseases.

[Notes]
The name is the reading of the scientific name of the Susuki genus, and is used in error.

Details

Names
Japanese: ミスカンサス
Life form
Perennial
Evergreen / deciduous
Evergreen
Habit
Terrestrial
Leaf color
Green
Availability of seeds and plants
Low
Form sold
Seedlings
Propagation
Division
Sun exposure
Full sun, Shade
Water needs
Moderate
Soil needs
Required
Suitable uses
Ground cover, Flower bed, Parks and gardens, Wall greening, Container, Balcony, Hanging basket

Translated from our Japanese encyclopedia. If anything differs, the Japanese page is correct.

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