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Cast iron plant
Scientific name: Aspidistra elatior
Family Asparagaceae · Genus Aspidistra
Care snapshot
Hardy foliage plant that tolerates low indoor light and occasional missed watering. Use well-draining soil and water when the upper portion dries. Protect it from intense direct sunlight and prolonged waterlogging.
Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.
Growing details
- Season
- Year-round indoors
- Common pests
- Scale insects, spider mites
- Common diseases
- Root rot, leaf spot
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