ASPIDISTRA
LURIDA
Lilaceae.
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ASPIDISTRA
LURIDA
Lilaceae.
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Iron Plant One of the favourites of the Victorians and many survive to this day. |
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| Most houseplants need a common sense approach + TLC. The information at the beginning of Houseplants is suitable for the majority of plants, for special requirements see below. | |
| Special Care | Not a popular plant these days and actually very difficult to find. The common name was given to it because it survives well in very little light and enjoys a certain amount of neglect. |
| Other Varieties | A. I. 'Variegata'. |
| Temperature | min15 - 21maxC |
| Disease/Pests | Mealy bugs and Red Spider mite. |
| Appearance | Long wide thick green leaves. |
| Height | 1 ft/30cms |
| Growing Position | Grows on the floor of the forest, it is therefore used to shade. |
| Water and Feed | Water sparingly, allow the top soil to become dry before its next watering. Diluted organic feed occassionally, once a month in summer. |
| Propagation and soil | Division of well established clumps. Several leaves together will form the best new growth rather than just one leaf. |
| Flowering Time | |
| Spring/Summer | |
| Autumn/Winter | |