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Also Known As

  • To Ryu Mon Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 7b-12

4”x 5” | $39

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Aspidistra elatior 'To Ryu Mon' plant details

Aspidistra elatior 'To Ryu Mon' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and winter purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aspidistra elatior 'To Ryu Mon'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra elatior 'To Ryu Mon'

USDA Zones: 7b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sophisticated and rare cultivar of Cast Iron Plant, leaves are 24” tall and 4” wide with the top third of each leaf outlined in white, quite stunning especially in deep shade. This is an old, stable cultivar, almost lost in the trade. Shade, well-drained soil, average water; superb in a pot, indoors or out.

Gardening facts about Aspidistra elatior 'To Ryu Mon' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra elatior 'To Ryu Mon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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