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Aspidistra elatior
We have a book on houseplants that says if you have dim or almost no light, the only plant you should consider is the aspidistra. Native to China and a member of the lily family, aspidistra has long been appreciated for its ability to withstand enormous neglect. Its heavy green leaves can sometimes appear black as it sits neglected in a corner. But with proper care this is a beautiful plant. As you can see in the photo, ours grows, neglected, out of doors year-round in zone 9a. Indoors this plant can deal with bright filtered light to very dim lighting. Outdoors: shade. Water regularly in the growing season with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Water sparingly in winter. It is relatively disease and pest free under most conditions. Propagation is by division of root mass in early spring. It grows outdoors in zones 7 to 10. |
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