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