Commonly called the cast-iron plant, this Chinese member of the Lily family lives up to its name. Quite tolerant, it even manages to survive in dry, overheated apartments, homes, & business’s . The dark green arching leaves, four inches wide and 2 in a half feet long, spring, directly from the root -stock.
Small, purple brown, bell-shaped flowers are borne near the soil line and are pollinated by snails in their native environment. Once quite popular in Victorian times, it is now regaining prominence.
In a unfussy manner it will thrive in an all-purpose soil kept evenly moist. Since it can grow even in a northern exposure, it can bring green color to an otherwise drab area of your home. Propagation is by rootstock division.
The old Victorian standby was Aspidistra elatior. Newer cultivars include A. elatior cv. “Variegata’ and cv. ‘Minor’. As their names indicate, they are a variegated and dwarf form, respectively.
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Looks really good when cleaned up! This picture shows what drought does to them!
These plants can take a lot of pressure. They look really great when cleaned up.