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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Aspidistra grandiflora 'Big Spotty'
Big Spotty Grand-flowered Cast Iron Plant
Item #: 9408
Zones: Tropical
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 18" tall
Origin: Vietnam
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Aspidistra grandiflora 'Big Spotty' is our first introduction of the Vietnamese cast iron plant, which was only identified as a new species from southwest of Hanoi in 2007. Aspidistra grandiflora 'Big Spotty' forms an 18" tall x 2' wide specimen of glossy green, 4" wide leaves, each heavily spotted with large, bright yellow dots. Looking at the bright sun for about a minute produces the same effects, but looking at the plant has far fewer long-term health repercussions. In June, watch the soil at the base of the leaves for the appearance of the amazing flowers that look like giant yellow spiders sunning themselves.
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Other Attributes
Flower Color: Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Green , Variegated , Yellow/Gold
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Living Wall
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