Common Names: Cast Iron Plant, Bar Room Plant, Japanese Haran, Japanese Baran
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About
Bring nature's beauty inside with this robust Cast Iron Plant, Aspidistra Elatior. Its lush evergreen foliage with sturdy green leaves thrives in low light and tolerates neglect. A perfect addition to any home or office decor, this hard-to-kill plant is sure to inspire joy and tranquility in any environment.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mixture with moderate drainage speeds and moderate water retentive properties. Include sustainably sourced peat moss for water retention and perlite or pumice as a drainage amendment.