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Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra elatior

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

This cast iron plant is the Ginga or Starry Night cultivar.

Habitat:

Native to southern Japan, but is a very hardy plant and has spread. It is a common house plant.

Notes:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep147
Too much sun exposure will lighten the leaves.

Reference Links:

Aspidistra elatior

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PublishedJuly 6, 2011

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