Aciphylla glaucescens
Archive entry 09.05.21
1st April 2012
A second Aciphylla species to try. This one also comes from the North Island of New Zealand though it ranges to the south of South Island. Makes a grey tuft
of leaves like one of the better furnished Yuccas but preferring cooler conditions.
15th May 2016
The time came to stop messing about with little pots. I have planted a group of three in a big tub in the sun, and
given them a big rock to cuddle up to. Almost overnight they looked happier and they are fattening up in the centre in a very satisfying way.
1st May 2019
Mustard yellow flowers went on to produce copious seed, but none of it has germinated. Fortunately the plant wasn't monocarpic but grew away
again after flowering.