Cast Iron Plant. A handsome variegated foliage plant tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to August. Partial shade. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Aspidistra elatior Variegata
A handsome variegated foliage plant tolerant of a wide range of conditions
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Aspidistra |
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Species | elatior |
Varietry | Variegata |
Common Name | Cast Iron Plant |
Flower Colour | brown, purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 50cm |
Family | Liliaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, cream |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry, Keep just moist in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Cut flower, Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
Maintenance | Feed |
Propagation | Division |
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