Full Shade
Easy care
Light watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
1m | Max | 50cm |
50cm | Min | 10cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance


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Cast Iron Plant Overview
Species of Aspidistra are perennial herbaceous plants growing from rhizomes. They have been used as indoor plants for many years as well as garden plants for heavily shaded areas. Some species are grown for the use of their leaves in the cut flower industry. Plants are hardy and need little attention, but are slow growing. This species produces attractive variegated foliage striped with white colouration.
Common problems with Cast Iron Plant
How to propagate Cast Iron Plant
Division
Propagation is by division of rhizomes in the spring.
Rhizomes
Other uses of Cast Iron Plant
Indoor plant.