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Aspidistra elatior
Cast Iron Plant
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Comments, Features & Uses:
Long stemmed deep green leaves growing from creeping rhizome, small inconspicuous cream to dark purple flowers in Spring/ Summer. Known for its indestructible toughness as an indoor plant in low light areas and poor air quality, also useful for understorey planting in tropical landscapes.
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Naturally Occurring:
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China.
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Dimensions:
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Leaves 15 – 60 cm high, open clump.
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Aspect:
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Semi shade to full shade or indoors.
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Coastal Tolerance:
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No.
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Soil Requirements:
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Moist, humus rich, well drained soil. |
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Moisture Requirements:
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Regular watering in a garden situation but water sparingly if in a container.
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Temperature Range:
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Semi tropical to cool temperate.
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Maintenance and Fertiliser Requirements:
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A slow release fertilser applied in Spring.
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Pests and Diseases:
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Not prone to disease, snails may be a problem.
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Spacing Guide:
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0.75m – 1m centres.
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Typical Container Sizes Available:
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200mm.
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