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Broad dark green leaves in a matte pot

Aspidistra elatior

Cast Iron Plant

Victorian hallways were lit by one gas lamp and this is the plant that lived in them. Slow, dark green, and effectively unkillable short of standing water.

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Pot size

Four or five blades, about 30 cm tall.

Planter
$32Free shipping over $60
Low to medium lightNorth, east or a metre back from a south window
Water every 3 weeksEvery 4 in winter. Let it dry out fully between
Safe in a dry flatNo misting, no humidifier, no pebble tray

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