Aspidistra Elatior Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra Elatior Cast Iron PlantAspidistra elatior, commonly known as the Cast Iron Plant, is a timeless and resilient evergreen perennial famed for its elegant, deep green foliage and near indestructible nature. A member of the Asparagaceae family and native to the shaded forest floors of Japan and Taiwan, its been a classic choice for homes and conservatories since the Victorian era valued for its ability to thrive in low light and neglect. Its long, glossy, lance shaped leaves

5–2 metres in length indoors when trailing or climbing

Perfect for design-conscious collectors

freezing and eating fresh of the bush

cherished for its crisp

sand or bark

5–2 m indoors

Choose a sturdy pot to support its upright growth and graceful canopy

intense colouration

this rare cultivar is a stunning evolution of the classic Alocasia zebrina — beloved for its zebra-patterned petioles

well-draining cactus or epiphyte mix — ideally compost blended with perlite

Platycerium bifurcatum grows best mounted on wood

hanging planters