Species Name: Asarum maximum ‘Ling Ling'

Common Name: Panda Face Ginger

Defining Characteristics:

• Common name comes from its black and white blossoms that uniquely resemble a panda
• Great ground cover plant with unique foliage
• Rare member of the ginger family with dark-green, rounded heart shaped leaves with attractive patterns of light silver striations

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium

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Temperature Requirement (°F): 50-75°, preferring the cooler end at nighttime

Humidity: 60-80%

Watering Frequency: This plant should be watered regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. The exact watering frequency can vary based on factors such as temperature, humidity, and soil type.

Lighting: Partial to full shade

Soil Type: This plant prefers constantly moist, well-draining soil

Growth Rate: Slow

Height/Width at Maturity: Around 6 inches tall, 10-12 inches wide

Origin: Asarum maximum is endemic to China.

Regional Locality: These can be found growing in low elevation forests in China.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9

Suggested Vivarium/Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Asarum maximum tends to dry too quickly in direct sun and seems to require heavy watering. Due to its love of moisture, this plant will do great in a vivarium, although it would prefer a more shaded area within it. Its broad growing leaves provide shade and shelter for small creatures like dart frogs to take cover under.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.