Cast iron plant grow and care – herbaceous rhizome of the genus Aspidistra also known as Aspidistra elatior, Cast iron plant perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean, subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 8-11.
Leaves color green in lanceolate shape, the leaf grow on stems.
Flower color purple-brown with white, the flowers grow in the base of the plant.
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
30-60 cm, 12-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Purple-brown flowers with white, the flowers grow in the base of the plant
Aspidistra elatior
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Geophyte, Herbaceous, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Indoor plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: Brown flowers, Purple flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: