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Phormium tenax
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At a glance
What Phormium tenax is
Phormium tenax is a species in the Phormium genus, commonly called New Zealand flax, a bush shrub, and with a upright growth habit. Its native range is Coastal regions of New Zealand. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of full sun, medium watering frequency, warm temperature range, and moderate humidity. Explore other Phormium species or jump straight to a specific cultivar below.
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- Most common light
- Full sun
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- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
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Collectors
People growing Phormium tenax
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Questions
Frequently asked about Phormium tenax
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Phormium tenax?
Phormium tenax is a species in the Phormium genus. Commonly known as New Zealand flax, a bush shrub, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Coastal regions of New Zealand.
How do you care for Phormium tenax?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Phormium tenax is Full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Phormium tenax?
Phormium tenax is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Phormium tenax called?
Phormium tenax is also known as Phormium tenax, Phormium tenax f. atropurpureum, Phormium tenax variegatum, Phormium tenax var. veitchii, and Chlamydia tenacissima.
Where can I see real photos of Phormium tenax?
Browse public Phormium tenax collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Phormium tenax on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Phormium tenax, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Phormium tenax collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.