Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Aspidistra Elatior
Known as the 'cast-iron plant', the Aspidistra survives darkness, drought, and neglect with its dignity intact.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Japan
Light
Card.lightValue.shadeToPartialShade
Watering
Card.wateringValue.fortnightly
Maintenance
Easy
The indestructible of Victorian parlors
Imported from Japan in the 19th century, the Aspidistra adorned smoky, dimly lit European interiors where no other plant would hold. Its reputation for being indestructible is well earned.
Its long lance-shaped leaves emerge directly from the soil, forming a dense clump that slowly widens over the years. It simply asks to be left alone.
"The Aspidistra asks for nothing and gives decades."
01
Styling Tip 01
Water Rarely
Let the soil dry completely between waterings; excess water is its only real threat.
02
Styling Tip 02
Clean the Leaves
A monthly damp cloth restores their shine and improves photosynthesis in low light.
03
Styling Tip 03
Divide in Spring
The clump separates easily into rooted offsets to multiply the plant.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage