Healthy Aspidistra elatior, also known as Cast Iron Plant, with broad green leaves in a 3-gallon pot, perfect for indoor or outdoor decor.
Three-gallon Aspidistra elatior, also known as Cast Iron Plant, featuring lush green perennial leaves in a natural setting.
Healthy Aspidistra elatior, also known as Cast Iron Plant, in a 3-gallon pot showing lush green, upright perennial foliage.
Healthy Aspidistra elatior, also known as Cast Iron Plant, in a 3-gallon pot, with broad green leaves showcasing its perennial foliage.
Green Aspidistra elatior Cast Iron Plant in a 3-gallon pot, showcasing its lush, broad leaves and hardy perennial growth.

Aspidistra elatior (Cast Iron Plant)

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Fill deep shade with bold evergreen foliage that tolerates neglect, drought, and difficult growing conditions.
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Size
Plant Size at Shipment: (12" x 12")
  • Georgia Grown
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Sun Exposure: Part Sun , Full Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 11
Spacing: 2'
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water Needs: Low once established
Growth Rate: Moderate

  • Keep out of full sun to prevent leaf bleaching
  • Protect young plants from strong winds

Botanical Name: Aspidistra elatior
Common Name: Cast Iron Plant
Type: Evergreen Herbaceous Perennial
Mature Height: 2'–3'
Mature Width: 2'–3'
Bloom Color: Purple-Brown (Inconspicuous)
Season of Interest: Year-Round
Foliage: Evergreen, Dark Green, Broad, and Glossy
Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming, and Spreading
Pollinator Friendly: No

  • Exceptional shade tolerance
  • Bold glossy evergreen leaves
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Slow-growing and durable
  • Suitable for indoor or outdoor containers

Fill deep shade with bold evergreen foliage that tolerates neglect, drought, and difficult growing conditions. Cast Iron Plant is valued for thick, glossy, lance-shaped leaves that create a lush tropical look in shaded landscapes. Its slow, durable growth makes it a dependable choice beneath trees, along covered patios, and in containers where many other plants struggle.

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.

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