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Aspidistra elatior

Cast Iron Plant

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Robust evergreen perennial tolerating neglect and low light, featuring glossy dark green lanceolate leaves arising from a rhizome.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cast Iron Plant
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Aspidistra
Species Elatior
Origin China
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors, occasional maroon flowers at soil level
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite or coarse sand

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Watering

Allow soil to dry between waterings, drought tolerant, reduce in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Tolerates low light, avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching

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Fertilization

Light feeding monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Remove yellow or damaged leaves at the base of the plant

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
100 – 3000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
250 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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