What is Astelia?

Also known as "Silver Spear", Astelia is a genus of about 25 low -growing permanent plants, most of which have a shiny silver color. The leaves have a look similar to swords and grow upright in the silver shadow, which gives it a nickname. It is part of the Lily family and originally from New Zealand. Individual leaves can grow up to 6.5 feet (2 m) and 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. The leaves are covered with small silver hairs that create a glossy look. Plants also bloom with white flowers and occasionally carry orange berries in the summer. It grows all year round and likes abundant sunlight and cold and wet areas. This plant can grow in a wide range of soil, although tropical areas are best for optimal growth. Can survive almost freezing; However, during these times it will need some protection. Many floral exhibits mention them as decorative pieces along with other leaves. At the exhibitions, the leaves are rolled, curled and elegantly bending to emphasize the main pieces of floral design. ColorBRA and flexibility of leaves are factors that make this plant a popular floral artistic function.

Versatility and low maintenance make these plants a good accessory to the garden. The Astelia plant can be used as the top of the garden because it is a low growing shrub with striking silver leaves. This plant can create a stylish function in the garden, even if it is in a pot, and is an ideal landscape race.

Astelia Chathamica and Astelia banksii varieties of the race have similar properties, salt shine in their leaves, and both are also benevolent in terms of weather. These two plants can be distinguished by the fact that and. a. Variety Banksii , however, has narrower leaves and grows longer than a. Chathamica .

Another variety, Astelia Grandis excels because PreferThe damp spots. He likes wet, swamps and is more likely to grow next to ferns. This particular plant Astelia does not have the same satin surface as in the other two species.