Liriope spicata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Liriope spicata is a semi-evergreen perennial with narrow, curved, dark green leaves. It tolerates heat, drought, and heavy shade. It spreads and can be used as erosion control on banks and slopes or as a border under trees or around shrubs. This plant can grow nearly 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Liriope spicata is also deer and rabbit-resistant.
Common Name |
Creeping Lilyturf, Creeping Liriope, Lilyturf, and Monkey Grass
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Liriope spicata
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Genus
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Liriope
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Family
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Asparagaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Liriope spicata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Liriope spicata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Liriope spicata needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Liriope spicata needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Liriope spicata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Liriope spicata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
68°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Liriope spicata prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Liriope spicata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Liriope spicata. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Liriope spicata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Liriope spicata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Liriope spicata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
Fruit & Berries
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Is Liriope spicata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
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Liriope spicata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Liriope spicata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Liriope spicata Native Region |
Find out where the Liriope spicata plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Viet Nam
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