Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Earned its name in drafty Victorian hallways. Handles low light, cool rooms and irregular care.
About this plant
Fully deserving of its common name, Cast Iron Plant, the aspidistra is extremely resilient and has a wonderful ability to thrive on very little care. The fact that it also copes with pollution gives rise to its alternative name Bar-Room Plant.
The aspidistra is an elegant foliage plant with tough, leathery leaves, perfect for a shady corner where other plants may fail.
A firm favorite with the Victorians, the Aspidistra elatior is an excellent choice for the modern home. Their graceful outlines will add a cool, sophisticated tone to any room. Smaller plants are ideal in a pot to compliment the surrounding décor. Larger plants make a bold, confident statement when stood on the floor.
| Botanical name | Aspidistra elatior |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 5" pot · 20" tall 5½" pot · 22" tall 6" pot · 24" tall 6½" pot · 28" tall |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Ships in | Plastic nursery pot with drainage holes |
| Guarantee | 30-day Arrive-Alive |
Care card
Aspidistra elatior
- Light
- Low to bright, indirectHappy several feet from a north window or in an inner room with good lamps. More light means faster growth.
- Water
- When the top inch is dryRoughly every 1 to 2 weeks, less in winter. Check with a finger before you water.
- Humidity
- Average home humidityNo misting needed. Keep it away from heating and AC vents.
- Pets
- Non-toxic to cats and dogsListed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. Still best kept away from determined chewers.
- Care level
- Easygoing
