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Other common names common aspidistra cast iron plant
bar room plant
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Aspidistra are rhizomatous, evergreen perennials with upright, leathery, elliptic or lance-shaped leaves and inconspicuous brownish flowers borne on the rhizome
Details A. elatior is an evergreen rhizomatous perennial to 60cm, with glossy dark green, leathery, lance-shaped leaves and inconspicuous dull brownish-cream flowers borne at soil level in early summer
Plant range China
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Clump-forming
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H3
Full Shade
Partial Shade
Aspect West-facing or South-facing or North-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grow under glass or in frost-free enviroment. Tolerant of some neglect
Propagation Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Can get mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, thrips and vine weevil
Diseases Generally disease free
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common aspidistra
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