#care_for_Aspidistra

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How to Care for Aspidistra?

Aspidistra is a model of plant resistance! It is almost indestructible and can withstand neglect for a long time. But be careful, this does not cause you to put it in a dark corner and leave it alone to dust on its beautiful leaves. Take care of it!

If you have not been very successful in caring for houseplants, Cast Iron Plant is a good choice for you. Aspidistras are evergreen and fresh and can grow well in very low light environments. For example, you can put it on the stairs and not worry about the light it needs, now is the time to put the plant in your shopping list.

This hardworking plant will live very well in hot and dry summers. It is usually not damaged by cold weather in winter. Insects do not want to be with it and diseases and pests will not bother it!

What light is best for Cast-Iron Plant?

The best light for the Cast Iron Plant is soft, filtered and indirect light. The Aspidistra is destroyed by direct sunlight, and direct sunlight causes it to turn yellow and brown, and eventually, the leaves fall off. So it is better to place it in bright places of the room that are not exposed to direct sunlight.

The best place for an Aspidistra Elatior is near a north window, and if you keep the Aspidistra outdoors (such as a yard, balcony, etc.), place it in the shade so that it is completely protected from direct sunlight. Places like by a wall or sheltered by taller plants and trees.

How often should you water an Aspidistra (Cast-Iron Plant)?

Just be careful never to overwater it, as it will quickly cause root rot and plant death. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for Aspidistra.

Allow the plant soil to dry well between waterings. You can use your fingers to touch a few centimeters of the soil surface and measure its moisture content. It is enough to keep the soil always moist.

The leaves of this plant absorb dust quickly, so always clean them with a damp cloth.

Never allow the water coming out from under the pot to come in contact with the soil or the pot as this will cause the soil to dry out later and this is not suitable for Aspidistra.

Aspidistra Temperature Tolerance

Now, we come to temperature which is assumed to be principal to care for Aspidistra in addition to light, watering and soil that are mentioned above. A healthy Aspidistra can live in temperatures between 7 and 30 degrees Celsius. In general, the Cast Iron Plant is not sensitive to air temperature and humidity.

Aspidistra Elatior survives low temperatures and even frost but loves the normal room temperature. Although it grows in the shade, indirectly filtered light is more suitable.

Aspidistra Humidity: Does Aspidistra like humidity?

Moisture is another thing which we need to inevitably pay attention to when talking about how to care for Aspidistra. This plant does not need to provide moisture, and if the plant provides too much moisture, it will be lost.

You can only provide moisture to the plant once a week during the summer by spraying. But if your plant is kept next to other plants, its moisture is provided by other plants and there is no need for spraying.

Be careful not to spray the plant at all during the resting season of this plant, ie winter. Apply the spray action to the plant away from direct sunlight.

Therefore, please do not forget to take humidity into consideration in order to care for Aspidistra in the best way.

How to prune Aspidistra?

The best time to prune Aspidistra is early spring. After pruning, you can feed it with suitable fertilizer. Every branch you prune can grow back and come back with newer, stronger branches. This new growth may take a year or two, but the results are excellent and will give your plant thicker, more leafy stems.

Can an Aspidistra Elatior Live Outside?

Aspidistra can be kept outdoors as long as it is in the shade. This plant can withstand winter cold, but its biggest enemy is the intense and direct sun, which can destroy the plant quickly.