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Aspidistra elatior (Cast Iron Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000103



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Aspidistra
Species: Aspidistra elatior
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Houseplant
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lanceolate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Indoor
  • Shade Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
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Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Will tolerate poor conditions and neglect i.e. lack of watering. edit | delete
  • copes with cool rooms edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
Frank (2698)
toni (36069)
gardenplansireland (195)
Member8170 (486)

Plant suggested by: gardenplansireland (195)


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Member8170 (486) wrote on Dec 11 2009
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An absolutely low maintenance house plant if there ever was one. The name cast-iron attests to its hardiness. It can withstand a wide range of temperatures, low humidity and low light. A very forgiving houseplant.

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