Cast Iron Plant. A handsome foliage plant tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to August. Partial shade. Protect from frost.
Aspidistra elatior
A handsome foliage plant tolerant of a wide range of conditions
Additional information
| Generic | Aspidistra |
|---|---|
| Species | elatior |
| Varietry | |
| 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 |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| 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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