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Cast Iron Plant.
Aspidistra elatior
Prononciation as-pid-ISS-truh ee-LAY-tee-or
The Cast Iron Plant is a super tough houseplant, living up to its name with incredible resilience. It's a fantastic choice for beginners or those with low-light conditions, as it can tolerate neglect and shade like few others.
En un coup d'œil
- Care level
- Easy
- Plant type
- Perennial evergreen
- Light
- Low light, shade
- Indoor light
- low
- Mature size
- 2-3 feet tall and wide
- Growth rate
- slow
Entretien
This plant thrives in low light and doesn't need much water; allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves, and fertilize sparingly during the growing season. It's remarkably tolerant of neglect.
- Soil
- Well-draining potting mix
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5-7.0)
Sécurité
- People
- Non-toxic
- Pets
- Non-toxic
- Edibility
- This plant is not intended for human consumption.
Comment l'identifier
- Deep green, lance-shaped leaves
- Leaves emerge directly from soil
- Leathery leaf texture
- Arching, upright growth habit
- Small, star-shaped flowers near base
- Rhizomatous root system
Espèces similaires
- Black Cast Iron Plant — This cultivar has leaves with white tips, unlike the all-green species.
- Milky Way Cast Iron Plant — This variety features cream or white speckles and stripes on its leaves.
Bon à savoir
- Its common name, 'Cast Iron Plant,' comes from its ability to withstand conditions that would kill most other houseplants.
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