Japanese Sticky False Asphodel (Triantha japonica) — care, benefits & growing guide for this Triantha species. Find watering, sunlight, soil, and growing tips to keep Japanese Sticky False Asphodel healthy, plus identification notes and plant profile details from ePlant AI.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial shade to full shade
25% intensity
Prefers dappled sunlight or shady conditions. Protect from harsh afternoon sun.
Consistent moisture preferred
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging.
Humus-rich
50% intensity
Cool to moderate temperatures
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 15-21°C (59-70°F). Protect from frost.
Light feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half, every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant, but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Prune away any dead, damaged, or yellowing leaves as needed to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage healthy growth.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent the plant from expending energy on seed production. This can be done in late autumn or early spring.
Japanese Sticky False Asphodel can be propagated by division of clumps in early spring before new growth begins. Carefully separate the rhizomes, ensuring each section has at least one bud.
Replant divisions immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot the plant every 2-3 years or when it becomes root-bound. This is best done in early spring before new growth emerges. Use a well-draining potting mix, and choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Japanese Sticky False Asphodel (Triantha japonica)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Tofieldiaceae |
| Genus | Triantha |
| Species | Triantha japonica |
Similar in genus Triantha
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
