Aspidistra Elatior (Cast Iron Plant)
Aspidistra Elatior (Cast Iron Plant)
Aspidistra Elatior (Cast Iron Plant) is a hardy and resilient evergreen known for its ability to thrive in low-light and challenging conditions. With its deep green, broad, and upright leaves, this adaptable plant brings a lush, tropical touch to indoor spaces and shaded garden areas. Its slow-growing, elegant form adds texture, structure, and depth to pots or garden beds, making it an ideal choice for those seeking low-maintenance foliage that withstands neglect. Perfect for adding lasting greenery, the Cast Iron Plant is both stylish and practical, enhancing any indoor or outdoor shaded setting.
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Mature height
0.5–1 meter
Mature width
0.5–1 meter
Spacing
0.5–1 meter apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Dark green, glossy leaves
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Rarely flowers indoors; in outdoor conditions, small purplish flowers may appear at the base of the plant in late summer
Sun tolerance
Tolerates low light to full shade; can handle some direct sunlight but prefers indirect light
Maintenance
Very low maintenance; water during dry periods; wipe leaves to remove dust