aspidistra
elatior
elatior
Care level
Easy
Known as the ultimate survivor of Victorian parlors, this tough plant earned its reputation by thriving in the darkest corners where other plants fear to grow. Its mysterious purple-brown flowers bloom at ground level, often hidden under leaves, leading Victorian plant enthusiasts to place mirrors beneath the plants to spot these secretive blooms.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are in the shade or more than 2.5 meters away from a natural light source.
Temperature
Wide range (5°C - 30°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The aspidistra elatior can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.