Biggest Aspidistra in the Toilet
On holiday in Majorca I spotted this potted Aspidistra plant marking the way to the toilets. It is fitting that it was located at The Banys Àrabs, or Arab Baths.
These baths are a remnants of Palma’s Moorish past and include the lush gardens of Ca’n Fontirroig. Although very small the gardens are home to Sardinian warblers, house sparrows, cacti, palm trees, and a wide range of flowers and ferns.
Aspidistra
- Aspidistra is a popular foliage plant, grown as a landscape plant in shaded spots in areas with mild winters.
- It is better known as the middle class Victorian must have as a houseplant.
- They’re grown for their ability to survive neglect and very shady conditions, indoors and out.
- In Japan, leaves of this species have traditionally been cut into pieces and used in Bento and Osechi boxes to keep each food separated.
- I have never seen one in flower but with 90+ species listed in wiki they must reproduce somehow
Also read about Bomb Proof plants
Odd Aspidistra Facts
- Aspidistra elatior can also be called the Cast Iron Plant and was made famous by the Gracie Fields Song ‘The Biggest Aspidistra in the World’
- Aspidistra are native to China and Japan but were popular in Victorian England as a house plant amongst the dark and sooty atmosphere
- Aspidistra belongs to the lily family
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