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Spek-tacular Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior 'Spek-tacular'
Pronunciation: as-pi-DIS-trah ee-LAY-tee-or
SKU #42320
LIGHT:
Full shade
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Foliage reaches 3 ft. tall, forming a 4 ft. wide clump.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Description | Glossy green foliage heavily speckled with creamy yellow spots provides excellent color and texture for a shaded woodland garden. The long, flat, broad leaves grow stiffly upright from a dense clump and arches as rise above the base. As tough as the name suggests, cast iron plants adapt to heat, aridity and even dry shade. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | For a gardener with a brown thumb, this sturdy, long lasting plant can be used in areas where all else fails; it can handle deep shade under deck stairs or along foundations that receive almost no sunlight. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Sarcococca (Sarcococca); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Foam Flower (Tiarella); Flax Lily (Dianella); Columbine (Aquilegia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade; tolerates deep shade well. In containers, use a high quality, organic potting mix. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer in spring. |
| History | Spek-tacular is fairly new to the United States, introduced from China by Plant Delights in 2012. Although it is said to have burgundy flowers, is prized not for its flowers, but for its lush, dense, durable, and boldly variegated foliage. |
| Lore | Native to the Osumi Islands of Japan, it inhabits forest floors and receives its common name of Cast Iron Plant due to its ability to survive under dark and neglectful conditions. New species of this plant are currently being discovered throughout East Asia. |
Details
| Description | Glossy green foliage heavily speckled with creamy yellow spots provides excellent color and texture for a shaded woodland garden. The long, flat, broad leaves grow stiffly upright from a dense clump and arches as rise above the base. As tough as the name suggests, cast iron plants adapt to heat, aridity and even dry shade. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | For a gardener with a brown thumb, this sturdy, long lasting plant can be used in areas where all else fails; it can handle deep shade under deck stairs or along foundations that receive almost no sunlight. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Sarcococca (Sarcococca); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Foam Flower (Tiarella); Flax Lily (Dianella); Columbine (Aquilegia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade; tolerates deep shade well. In containers, use a high quality, organic potting mix. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer in spring. |
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History
| History | Spek-tacular is fairly new to the United States, introduced from China by Plant Delights in 2012. Although it is said to have burgundy flowers, is prized not for its flowers, but for its lush, dense, durable, and boldly variegated foliage. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Native to the Osumi Islands of Japan, it inhabits forest floors and receives its common name of Cast Iron Plant due to its ability to survive under dark and neglectful conditions. New species of this plant are currently being discovered throughout East Asia. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.