Aspidistra sichuanensis "Rawhide Cast Iron Plant" 14cmPot

🌿 Aspidistra sichuanensis

Botanical Name: Aspidistra sichuanensis
Common Names: Cast Iron Plant, Sichuan Aspidistra
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial foliage plant (indoor / shade garden plant)

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📌 Product Description

Aspidistra sichuanensis is a rare and highly resilient Cast Iron Plant species, valued for its dark green, leathery leaves and exceptional tolerance of low light, neglect and variable indoor conditions. It is slower growing than common Aspidistra varieties, but extremely long-lived and reliable.

This plant is ideal for homes, offices, shaded patios and low-light areas, offering a clean, architectural look with minimal maintenance. It is especially suited to modern interiors and shaded garden positions in frost-free regions.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: approx. 45 – 70 cm
• Width: approx. 45 – 60 cm
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming with upright, arching leaves

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Low to bright indirect light; avoids direct sunlight
• Soil: Well-drained, rich potting mix
• Water:
  • Water moderately
  • Allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering
  • Avoid overwatering
• Humidity: Average household humidity is sufficient
• Feeding: Feed lightly during spring and summer with a balanced indoor plant fertiliser
• Temperature: Ideal range 15 – 28 °C; protect from frost

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting / Repotting Time:
  • Spring to early summer (September – December)
• Growing Season:
  • Active growth in spring and summer
  • Slow growth during winter
• Outdoor Use:
  • Suitable for shaded outdoor planting in mild, frost-free areas

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Extremely hardy and low maintenance
• Tolerates low light and irregular watering
• Long-lived foliage plant
• Ideal for offices, apartments and shaded interiors

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Indoor plant for homes & offices
✔ Low-light areas
✔ Shaded patios and verandas
✔ Modern interior décor