{"product_id":"aspidistra-spuria-yellow-polka-dot-bikini","title":"Aspidistra spuria Yellow Polka Dot Bikini","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis selection of the newly published Aspidistra spuria from Thailand forms an attractive clump of 28\" long x 1\" wide dark green leaves which are heavily speckled with small- to medium-sized yellow dots. Aspidistra 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' is a great \u003ca title=\"See available cast iron plant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aspidistra-cast-iron-plant\"\u003ecast iron plant\u003c\/a\u003e to brighten a dark room in climates where it's not winter-hardy...one size fits all.\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":21028012677,"sku":"7542","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/products\/Aspidistra-spuria-Yellow-Polka-Dot-Bikini.i-7542.s-60818.r-1_85c2a13f-a361-4484-aab4-ed159963d1b4.jpg?v=1686323706","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/aspidistra-spuria-yellow-polka-dot-bikini","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}