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10 in   Aspidistra  elatior 


General Information
Common Name   Cast-Iron Plant
Family   Araceae
Genus   Aspidistra
Species   elatior
Cultivar  
Origin   Asia
Category   Foliage Plant 
Common Uses   Mass Planting, Specimen


Plant in Photo
Container Size   10 in
Plant Height (photo)   24-30 in
Width   18-24 in
Form   Multi
 

Image Name
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General Description
Leaf Color   Black Green
Texture   Medium
Flower Color  
General Heights   Short
 

Availability
Container Sizes 10 in-14 in
Heights 18 in-30 in
Common or Rare   Common
Forms Multi

 

Care Basics
Water Use   Low
Humidity Requirements   Low
Light Level   Low Light Tolerated
 

Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures   35 F
Optimum Temperature   75 F
Minimum Light   100 Foot Candles
Optimum Light   250 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study  
 
 
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem   Mealy Bug,Scale
Most Common Disease Problem  
Special Requirements or Needs  
Poisonous   None
 

Other Information
Developed By  
Patent Status  
Locator   Plant Locator-Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association-Orlando FL
Phone Number   407-295-7994
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