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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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1m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Aspidistra elatior
Other names: Bar room plant, Common aspidistra, Cast iron plant
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Genus: Aspidistra
Species: A. elatior - A. elatior is a tender, evergreen perennial with lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and inconspicuous brown-cream flowers at soil level in summer.
Aspidistra elatior is: Evergreen
Flower: Brown, Cream in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Aspidistra elatior (Common aspidistra) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Grow inside in loam-based potting compost in filtered light. Water sparingly in winter and apply fertiliser once a month. Tolerates neglect. If grown outdoors, plant in a frost-free environment in full or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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| Aspect: |
East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2) |
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Comment from
Geraldine
My Aspidista's leaves are all getting brown tips and two of last year's shoots are turning brown. What am I doing wrong? Am I over-watering? Does it a change of pot or soil? It is getting a number of new shoots but I'm afraid it will go the same way as the others.
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- Posted: Fri. 8th July 2011 15:13
- Last reply: Mon. 11th July 2011 22:18
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