iron plant

As a houseplant, grow in large pots of loam-based compost. Although tolerant of deep shade, growth is best in bright, filtered light with a minimum temperature of 7°C. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed 2-3 times during the growing season. Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, fertile, sandy loam with added leaf mould, in a sheltered site with full or partial shade. See houseplants advice profile for further information

No pruning required

Propagate by division in spring

May be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and vine weevil larvae

Generally disease-free