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- A-E: it is not always available in nurseries. This is partly because of its slow growth and not properly appreciated. Cast-iron is usually grown in 6"" 8" and 10" azalea pots. As a bushy potted plant 12 to 24 inches tall and wide the Aspidistra simply has no equal and is a perfect plant for indoors. Aspidistra is an ideal plant for that cooler area of your house to bring the tropics indoors.ASPIDISTA will also: Tolerate dust as well as heat cold wet soil drought neglect and dimly lighted places. Tolerate temperatures as low as 28 degrees without injury to the foliage. Tolerate light levels as low as 10 foot candles Make a great addition to cut flower arrangements; the foliage often lasts for weeks. Generally Pest Free Aspidistra elatior has cornlike shiny dark green leaves that grow to 24 inches long; it occasionally produces purple-brown small flowers near the base of the plant. It also has a variegated form. The white markings help to light up a dark corner rather like sun filtering through a shade tree. A dwarf form called A. minor or Aspidistra "Milky Way has white spotted black-green leaves. Try to acquire all 3
- Cast Iron Plant - ASPIDISTRA ELATIOR
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