Unavailable

Cast Iron Plant 200MM

Aspidistra elatior

I am Cast Iron Plant. My family originated from East and South East Asia.

Habit Strappy - Hardy and Low Maintenance

Plant family Asparagaceae

I am known as the 'Cast Iron Plant' due to my hardy and almost indestructible nature. I grow as long stemmed deep green leaves from a creeping rhizome. I have small inconspicuous cream to dark purple flowers in spring/summer. Shade loving, I am possibly the toughest indoor plant looking great in even the heaviest shade and thriving on neglect. In the garden I am useful in borders and understory plantings. I am very low maintenance.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

Thriving in heavy shade I am a most reliable indoor plant and thrive in dry shade where other plants struggle

I produce inconspicuous flowers at the base of the leaves in late spring and summer

Great in pots or planted out, my arching deep green foliage makes a great focal element

Features

Ideal light: Part Shade to Full ShadePART to FULL SHADE (Filtered or Morning Sun, 1-3h Sun)

Height: 0.9m Width: 1m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.9m Width: 0.9m)(Size at point of sale approx. 65cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)Drought hardy I can cope with very long periods between waterings

I thrive in most soils from sand to heavy clay. I benefit from a quality potting mix when container grown

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

White/purple flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan, Oct-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers

Tips for success

Low maintenance, I thrive on neglect and I am one of the hardiest plants you will encounter

Suggested spacing: 0.5m apart.

I will cope with almost everything except regular direct sunlight.

Part to Full Shade (morning or filtered sun for 4-6 hours, to no direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Planting & care

Help this plant thrive

Get personalised planting or care help →

Planting tips

I will cope with almost everything except regular direct sunlight.

How to plant successfully

Ask your retailer for Cast Iron Plant by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

Find a stockist Check Bunnings ↗

Opens this pot size’s product page on Bunnings. Select a store there to check availability.

Gardener reviews

No gardener reviews yet. Share your experience with this variety.

Reviews describe this variety across all pot sizes. Growing experiences vary with climate and care.

Write a review

Share your growing experience

Review Cast Iron Plant

Your experience can help another gardener choose with confidence.

How has this variety grown for you? Your experience growing this variety

Tell us about light, watering and time in your garden. We welcome positive and negative experiences. Please keep your review about the plant and leave out personal information.

No account or password is needed. Just add your details to send your review.

Private email address

Postcode

Your email and postcode stay private. Only authorised staff managing reviews can see them.

Name to use for your review

How would you like to appear? Initials only Show the name entered above

Only your chosen public name or initials will be published.

All reviews are checked before publication. Privacy policy.

Grow with Southern Plants

Home Gardeners

Garden ideas for every space, with plants to match. Free Home Gardener accounts are coming soon.

Explore Inspiration Gardens

Trade Customers

Our new Trade Portal is coming soon. Order through Evergreen Connect or contact our trade team for orders and account enquiries.

Trade Information and Ordering