Aspidistra elatior Blume, commonly called cast iron plant for its ability to survive significant cultural abuse is an easily-maintained, stemless, evergreen foliage plant. Arching, lanceolate, glossy dark green leaves rise up directly from its fleshy rootstock on long stems. Insignificant creamy-purple flowers may appear at soil level in spring, but usually do not form on houseplants. Leaves benefit from occasional washing. It tolerates a wide range of temperatures, does not require a humid atmosphere, may be grown in low light, will tolerate less than regular watering and is easily maintained. Best grown with a well-drained, peaty potting mixture. Best sited in bright indirect light, but tolerates full shade. Avoid direct sun.
Genus name comes from the Greek word aspidion meaning a shield. Specific epithet means taller.
Aspidistra elatior
Aspidistra elatior comes in following sizes:
S - is ca. 50 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 13 cm pot.M - is ca. 60 cm tall and comes in a ⌀1 5 cm pot.
L - is ca. 70 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 17cm pot.
XL - is ca. 80 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 19cm pot.
