Common Name: Bar Room Plant or Cast Iron Plant
Botanical Name: Aspidistra elatior
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
- Evergreen
Flowering
Herbaceous
House Plant
Tender Perennial
Average Width Growth: 1 Foot - 3 Feet
Average Height Growth: 2 Feet - 3 Feet
Plant Spacing: 1 Foot - 1.5 Feet
Root System: Horizontal, Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 3 Years - 5 Years
Hardy Zones: 7A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade (No Direct Afternoon Sun)
Soil Moisture: Humid
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Mix
Blooming Seasons: Early Spring - Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring - Summer
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
Cast Iron Plant
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