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Asked by Jeanie Carr on April 24, 2015
Can Cast Iron Plants Be Cut Back to the Ground?
We experienced more snow and ice this winter than is usual. My cast iron plant leaves were pushed down to the ground and have not recovered their shape. Can cast iron plants be cut back to the ground?
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Asked by redbettys on May 1, 2015
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Asked by Jenyo on November 30, 2015
Cast Iron Plant Is Turning Yellow and Dying
Move to Colorado Springs from Jax, Fl and dug up some of my grandmother’s cast iron plants from my shaded yard. I wasn’t able to bring very much of the plants’ original dirt with it so I bought a huge planter, filled the bottom of the planter with mulch (I did this to cut down on the weight and to make drainage better) put fertilized potting soil and then the plant. My plant is dying and I don’t know why. I love this plant. It’s a part of my home and a huge part of my grandmother’s remembrance to me. I’ve always been GREAT with plants, indoor and outdoor.
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Jen
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Asked by H130730 on May 26, 2016
Cast Iron Plant
The rear surfaces of our leaves have small black specks and the plant is not a happy one the. The leaves have brown tips and some need removing. Any help.
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Asked by deborah.gwynne3@btinternet.com on December 29, 2016
Houseplant Aspidistra
The leaves on my very old aspidistra plant are turning brown. Even the new leaves turn brown quickly. Why is this?
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Asked by Anonymous on April 18, 2017
Cast Iron Plant
My landscaper planted cast iron plants where they are shaded by my redwood trees. This was about three weeks ago and they didn’t look very good to me at the time. The points of the leaves are brown and withered. Shall I remove them? Cut off the tips? Will new leaves grow? They are about 18″ tall right now and I have three of them all in a row. I thought this was a plant I wouldn’t have to worry about but now I am.
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To much sunlight can cause the browning of the tips and entire leaves of the plants.
Since they are new plantings they will require regular watering to help become established with good root systems. Once established they will need little care.
I see some yellowing on the leaves and this is generally an indicator of watering issues.
You can prune dead or damaged leaves and these plants will generally grow back nice dark green leaves.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cast-iron-plant/cast-iron-plants-information.htm
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Asked by Anonymous on April 29, 2017
Cast Iron Plant
How can I control the plant in my yard or completely dig it up and replant it in the back yard? Thank you for your help!
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