{"id":149531,"date":"2025-02-17T18:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T11:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-clinic-my-aspidistra-has-always-looked-lacklustre\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T03:55:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T20:55:35","slug":"houseplant-clinic-my-aspidistra-has-always-looked-lacklustre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-clinic-my-aspidistra-has-always-looked-lacklustre\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseplant clinic: my aspidistra has always looked lacklustre"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nGot a niggling houseplant query? Our expert is here to help. This week\u2019s tips on how to keep your aspidistra flyingWhat\u2019s the problem?
\n I\u2019ve had an aspidistra for about 30 years. It\u2019s not dead, but it\u2019s never thrived. I\u2019d love it to look dark green and glossy with new leaves coming through.Diagnosis
\n A lack of lush leaves suggests your plant may not be receiving enough light or its soil could be exhausted of nutrients. Infrequent fertilising or improper watering can slow its growth and leave it lacklustre. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
\nRead more…Houseplant clinic: my aspidistra has always looked lacklustre<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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