Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior)
$100.00
Order for pickup only at 185 Queen Street East, Toronto.
True to its name, the cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) has earned a reputation for being a no-nonsense, hard-to-kill houseplant. It's a great plant for low light conditions, tolerates a range of indoor temperatures, and puts up with irregular watering.
The cast iron plant has arching, lance-shaped, deep green leaves that can reach around two feet long and four inches wide. Native to areas across Japan and China, this slow-growing plant is prized for its lush foliage and low-maintenance nature
Plants and pots sold separately.
- Light
- Water
- Pet Friendly?
- General Care Tips
Medium to bright indirect light.
Water about once a week, when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry.
No - Can cause mouth irritation and digestive reaction.
Cast iron plants are popular as low-light houseplants because they can tolerate a range of different light conditions; however, they will grow best in medium to bright indirect light. Be sure to keep cast iron plants away from direct sunlight, which can bleach and burn the leaves.
Light
Medium to bright indirect light.
Water
Water about once a week, when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry.
Pet Friendly?
No - Can cause mouth irritation and digestive reaction.
General Care Tips
Cast iron plants are popular as low-light houseplants because they can tolerate a range of different light conditions; however, they will grow best in medium to bright indirect light. Be sure to keep cast iron plants away from direct sunlight, which can bleach and burn the leaves.