Elegant yet tough, the humble aspidistra (cast iron plant) has been a much-loved houseplant since the 19th century, when its ability to withstand the gloom and smoke in public houses and bars gave ...

This type of cast iron plant, Aspidistra elatior ‘Asahi’, has ... have been known to last about 50 years with only minimal care.

We spoke with Erik Collado Vidal, an experienced horticulturist and CEO of Growbarato.net, to get his top tips on how to care for this plant – including the best spot to place it, how to water it and ...

“Just letting these plants do their thing is the best way to take care of them,” Naumuk advises. Aspidistra elatior prefers dappled shade and may struggle if exposed to direct sunlight.

Known as the “Cast Iron Plant,” Aspidistra elatior ... can withstand abuse and will survive some neglect, with good care it will grow to be an attractive plant with handsome, arching leaves.

Aspidistra elatior, or “Cast Iron Plant” is one of the toughest plants ... with the plant tolerating some degree of sporadic care. However, to really thrive, the plant benefits from ample ...

If you don’t have much light in your home, Mr. Brown recommends getting a cast-iron plant (also known as aspidistra), which is “the easiest to care for, lowest-light plant on the market,” he ...