Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Aspidistra elatior
Common name:
Portaalplant, Potysterplant, Bar room plant, Cast-iron plant, Baran, Haran
Family:
Asparagaceae subfam. Nolinoideae
Distribution:
Japan, Taiwan
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
It is well known in cultivation and has a reputation for withstanding neglect, giving rise to its common name of Cast-iron plant. It is tolerant of low light, low humidity, temperature fluctuation and irregular watering. It is best situated in a position away from direct sun to avoid leaf bleaching.
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Locations
1:
Beds surounding water-lily pools
(Water lily beds)
• Accession: 1999-1106/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Fern house
(Fern House)
• Accession: 1999-529/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
3:
Fern house
(Fern House)
• Accession: 1999-529/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual