Aspidistra minutiflora
Cast Iron Plant
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Aspidistra |
Species |
minutiflora |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7b - 11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 - H1c |
Temperature (°C) |
-14.9 - above 4.5 |
Temperature (°F) |
5 - 40 |
Height |
60-90 cm |
Spread |
0.3 - 0.6 m |
Landscape |
Massing in tropical landscapes, but commonly used as a potted house plant in temperate landscapes due to its tolerance of low light conditions. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in well-drained, peaty potting soil, in bright but indirect light to full shade. |
Propagation |
Division of clumps. |