{"product_id":"aspidistra-pulchella-spiderman","title":"Aspidistra pulchella Spiderman","description":"\u003cp\u003e(was Aspidistra guangxiensis) Aspidistra pulchella 'Spiderman', a 2013 Plant Delights Nursery introduction is an unspotted leaf form of Chinese \u003ca title=\"See available cast iron plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aspidistra-cast-iron-plant\"\u003ecast iron plant\u003c\/a\u003e. The 18\" tall leaf stalks are adorned at the leaf base in midsummer with clusters of 2\" wide spider-like flowers of purple and yellow...very cool in the garden where it's winter hardy and as a containerized houseplant further north. While Aspidistra 'Spiderman' has survived single digits F in our garden, the foliage is burned to the ground, and new growth doesn't start before August.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAspidistra are very low maintenance perennials. Each leaf can last up to 3 years, but after the second year, it will begin to show signs of aging and leaf degradation. For that reason, we recommend removing all old foliage regularly to retain the attractiveness of the clump. It's always disappointing to see large patches of cast iron plants in public spaces where it hasn't been properly maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCast iron plants grow well in both moist and dry soils as long as the drainage is good. Aspidistra must be grown in shade, since their foliage will scorch if they are subjected to sun. In the jungles where they grow, they are often seen in very deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn containers, they make superb house plants. The common name cast iron plant speaks to their durability in less than ideal conditions. Regular moisture, including increased humidity when they are grown as house plants, keeps them from getting stressed and becoming susceptible to spider mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold texture and upright form of cast iron plants is invaluable in the garden, since there few other plants with this form and texture. Many have amazing flowers, produced at the base of the foliage, often in the winter months. While these flowers are rarely noticed in the garden, they can be quite attractive in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21029728005,"sku":"9920","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/products\/Aspidistra-pulchella-Spiderman.i-9920.s-65509.r-1.jpg?v=1686324318","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/aspidistra-pulchella-spiderman","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}