aglaonema or aspidistra Aspidistra elatior | Plants

aglaonema or aspidistra Aspidistra elatior | PlantsAspidistra elatior, the Cast Iron Plant, produces broad, dark green, lance shaped leaves that arch gracefully from a slowly spreading rhizome. It tolerates low light, dry air, temperature fluctuations, irregular watering, and general neglect with a resilience that has made it a byword for toughness. The foliage is handsome and structural, with a quiet elegance that works in both modern and traditional interiors. A plant for anyone who wants green

Aspidistra elatior, the Cast Iron Plant, produces broad, dark green, lance-shaped leaves that arch gracefully from a slowly spreading rhizome. It tolerates low light, dry air, temperature fluctuations, irregular watering, and general neglect with a resilience that has made it a byword for toughness. The foliage is handsome and structural, with a quiet elegance that works in both modern and traditional interiors. A plant for anyone who wants green without the drama.

Origins
Native to the forest floors of Japan and Taiwan, Aspidistra elatior grows in deep shade beneath dense canopy. It spreads slowly by rhizomes across the forest floor, tolerating conditions that most other plants would find inhospitable.

Soil and Substrate
Our Simply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix provides a well-draining, peat-free blend for this species.