- Cast iron plant
Botanical name: aspidistra elatior
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft in height and width
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Foliage color: green/white/yellow
Growth rate: grows less than a foot per year
Pruning instructions: remove dead or dying foliage and trim to maintain desired size as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for a shade garden
Light needs: less than 3 hours of sun per day
Special features: pollinated by fungus gnats
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced liquid fertilizer no more than once a month during the spring and summer
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: ferns, hostas, loropetalum
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
