Cast Iron Plant
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) is a tropical plant growing 2-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with slow growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tropical
Height
30-60 cm
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
China, Japan
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Temperate
Temperature (°)
10 to 30°C
Humidity (%)
40-70%
Potting media
Peat, perlite, compost
Fertilizers
Low-fertilizer needs
Watering
Drought-resistant, occasional deep watering
Plant Weight
500-1000 grams
Flowering Time
Rarely flowers indoors
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.0
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10-20 years
Health Benefits
Air purifier, used in low-light environments
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% pine bark
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Spider Mites, Scale Insects, Mealybugs
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
Fungicides, insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Air Purification: Removes toxins from indoor air, improving respiratory health.
· Low Allergenicity: Safe for people with allergies due to minimal pollen production.