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Aspidistra elatior

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Genus: Aspidistra
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: cast iron plant, common aspidistra

About this plant

An evergreen rhizomatous perennial to 60cm, with glossy dark green, leathery, lance-shaped leaves and inconspicuous dull brownish-cream flowers borne at soil level in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass or in frost-free enviroment. Tolerant of some neglect

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Can get mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, thrips and vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years