Cast Iron Plant | Aspidistra elatior
Bullet Proof Plant
The Cast Iron Plant Aspidistra elatior is a gardener’s dream! Its name “Cast Irion” and reputation for being easy to grow is well known. Cast Iron thrives even in low deep shade situations and doesn't mind neglect. It seems the less care it gets the better it performs. Usually used in difficult places like around trees or against buildings where water is scarce, Cast Iron is usually the best choice by landscape architects.
An indoor plant, you say?
A green gift for anyone, even if you think you have a brown thumb, or not, try the Cast Iron Plant. It has a well-deserved reputation of being very easy to care for. It can grow in an office setting or low light home environment. It will grow best in a north-facing window. Give it a good watering once a week or two, depending on the environment and do not be alarmed at having dry soil, this plant is super forgiving.
Cast Iron Plant should be grown in a top-quality potting soil with adequate drainage that does not hold water for a very long time. In a perfect world, it would like the soil to be slightly dryer at all times.
Out of doors
Cast Iron is a one of kind grassy-plant that will be easy to plant and maintain. Each year it will send up a number of new shoots and over time be a beautiful full specimen or border in those too shady areas. The deep green foliage will stand out as it fills voids and cracks in the garden. Super hardy to zone 8 it may take even colder climates not yet applied.
Decks & Patios
Container planting is all the rage and most gardeners fail due to lack of water. Most plants can go without water for a day or two, but it stresses the plant and keeps it from performing at its peak. Not so with Cast Iron, if you are looking for the perfect patio plant to try, then this is it. No longer will you be disappointed in spending hard earned money on a plant that will not thrive.
Give Cast Iron a try, whether you need a plant in or out of doors, this is a win-win solution.
Ordering
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Plant Highlight
- Growing Zone: 4-9
- Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
- Botanical Name:
- Foliage Color: Green
- Flower Color: Tan to Yellow
- Flower Fragrance: No
- Fall Color: Yes
- Type: Perennial
- Mature Height: 4-5’
- Mature Width: 18-24”
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Exposure: Sun to part shade
- Soil Needs: Tolerant to many soils
- Water Needs: Occasionally
- Pruning Needs: Early spring trimming
- Awards:
- Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: No
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
