Cast Iron Plant

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Cast Iron Plant 200MM

Aspidistra elatior

ASPELA20S 9319711050633 0035795

I am Cast Iron Plant. My family originated from East and South East Asia.

Habit Strappy - Hardy and Low Maintenance

Plant family Asparagaceae

I am known as the 'Cast Iron Plant' due to my hardy and almost indestructible nature. I grow as long stemmed deep green leaves from a creeping rhizome. I have small inconspicuous cream to dark purple flowers in spring/summer. Shade loving, I am possibly the toughest indoor plant looking great in even the heaviest shade and thriving on neglect. In the garden I am useful in borders and understory plantings. I am very low maintenance.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

Thriving in heavy shade I am a most reliable indoor plant and thrive in dry shade where other plants struggle

I produce inconspicuous flowers at the base of the leaves in late spring and summer

Great in pots or planted out, my arching deep green foliage makes a great focal element

Features

PART to FULL SHADE (Filtered or Morning Sun, 1-3h Sun)

Height: 0.9m Width: 1m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.9m Width: 0.9m)(Size at point of sale approx. 65cm including pot)

Drought hardy I can cope with very long periods between waterings

I thrive in most soils from sand to heavy clay. I benefit from a quality potting mix when container grown

Plant features

White/purple flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan, Oct-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers

Tips for success

Low maintenance, I thrive on neglect and I am one of the hardiest plants you will encounter

Plant at least 1.2m apart.

Choose a partly shaded to full shade position.

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Planting & care

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Planting tips

I will cope with almost everything except regular direct sunlight.

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