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Aspidistra 'Milky Way'

Aspidistra 'Milky Way'

£32.00 GBP
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Aspidistra ‘Milky Way’ is a refined and exceptionally resilient foliage plant, featuring deep green leaves scattered with delicate white speckling reminiscent of a star-filled night sky. Elegant yet famously tough, it is ideal for low-light interiors and spaces where other plants struggle.

  • Full Botanical Name: Aspidistra elatior ‘Milky Way’
  • Common Names: Cast Iron Plant, Milky Way Aspidistra
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: East Asia (China, Japan)
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Shaded forest floors with minimal light, steady moisture, and stable temperatures

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Low to bright indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves.
  • Ideal Room: Hallways, offices, shaded living spaces
  • Feeding: Light feeding every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer
  • Humidity: Average household humidity; highly tolerant
  • Ideal Temperature: 10–24°C; tolerates cooler conditions better than most houseplants
  • Watering: Allow the top half of the soil to dry between watering; avoid overwatering
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic
  • Soil Type: Well-draining houseplant compost with added grit or perlite
  • Propagation: Division during repotting
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 45–70 cm tall; 45–60 cm wide
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Pests and Treatment: Very pest-resistant; occasional scale insects
  • Repotting: Every 3–5 years; prefers being slightly rootbound
  • Pruning: Remove damaged or old leaves at the base
  • Air Purification: Moderate; contributes to improved indoor air quality
  • Folklore: Known as the “Cast Iron Plant,” Aspidistra symbolises endurance, loyalty, and quiet strength
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