🖤 Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Nearly indestructible, this deep green foliage plant thrives in shade, poor soil, and neglect—perfect for tough landscape spots.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Eastern Asia (China, Japan)
☀️ Light: Full shade to part shade
💧 Water: Low to moderate
📏 Size: 18–24" tall, 12–18" wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Inconspicuous, at soil level
🪴 Landscape Use: Deep shade borders, underplanting, woodland beds, low-light containers
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Amend planting areas with Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend to improve organic content and soil structure for long-term success