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Aspidistra Cast Iron Plant 200MM
Aspidistra ‘Cast Iron Plant’ – 200MM
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I am Cast Iron Plant. My family originated from East and South East Asia
| 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. |
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Part to Full Shade (morning or filtered sun for 4-6 hours, to no direct sun) |
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Height: 0.9m Width: 1m (Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.9m Width: 0.9m) |
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Drought hardy I can cope with very long periods between waterings |
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Indoors |
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I thrive in most soils from sand to heavy clay. I benefit from a quality potting mix when container grown |
| I am popular and will make you happy because… |
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Thriving in heavy shade I am a most reliable indoor plant and thrive in dry shade where other plants struggle |
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I produce inconspicuous flowers at the base of the leaves in late spring and summer |
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Great in pots or planted out, my arching deep green foliage makes a great focal element |
- Plant me:
- in pots and other containers
- in garden beds and general landscaping
| Tips for success… |
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Low maintenance, I thrive on neglect and I am one of the hardiest plants you will encounter |
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Plant me 50cm apart |
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100% Recyclable Pot and Label Most pots and labels made from 100% recycled polypropylene |
| Plant family: Asparagaceae |
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