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Aspidistra Elatior | Cast Iron Plant

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Aspidistra Elatior | Cast Iron Plant

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Aspidistra Elatior | Cast Iron Plant

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Aspidistra Elatior | Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra Elatior | Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra Elatior | Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra Elatior | Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra Elatior | Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra Elatior | Cast Iron Plant

SKU: HP30000812
15cm pot | 60cm tall
£35.99 £44.99
Available to order from late spring
21cm pot | 90cm tall
£67.96 £84.95
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
19cm pot | 55cm tall
£67.99 £84.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
19cm pot | with white pot
£77.28 £94.28
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
13cm pot | 30cm tall
£23.99 £29.99
Available to order from late spring
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Overview

Incredibly popular with the Victorians, this aspidistra is an elegant and tolerant plant that will cope with some neglect - hence the common name of cast iron plant. It can withstand drought (provided temperatures are not too high) and pollution - and only needs repotting occasionally. This makes it a great choice for the novice who wants something that looks nice, but is really easy to look after. Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery pot). They do however make excellent potted plants, and if you wish to pot yours up, we do have a wide range of pots on our website to choose from. Home care: In an ideal world, this plant will want a spot that is well away from direct sunlight, with a good amount of water in summer - but much less in winter. Wash the leaves occasionally to keep them free of dust (this can be done by popping it under a cold shower), and try to maintain cool temperatures above 7-10°C in winter. Pot on every 4-5 years using a good-quality potting compost.

Specifications

  • Position: indirect light - one of the most tolerant of shade
  • Soil: good potting compost
  • Rate of growth: slow
  • Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
  • Current height: approximately 30cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
  • Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot (for ceramic pot covers 16cm is the better fit)
  • Height:30cm tall

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

In an ideal world, this plant will want a spot that is well away from direct sunlight, with a good amount of water in summer - but much less in winter. Wash the leaves occasionally to keep them free of dust (this can be done by popping it under a cold shower), and try to maintain cool temperatures above 7-10°C in winter. Pot on every 4-5 years using a good-quality potting compost.

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