CAST IRON PLANT - PLANTS FOR SALE IN SOUTH AFRICA

  Cast Iron Plant Summary   Scientific name:   Aspidistra elatior Other Names:  Cast Iron Plant Origin:   Ja pan & China Position:  Semi Shade - Shade Water Requirements:  Medium, but quite drought tolerant Hardiness:  Hardy Flower Color: - Flower Time:  - Height:  ±1m  Spread:  ±1m Other:  Evergreen, Perennial Aptly named 'cast-iron plant' for its seeming ability to last forever in the most adverse conditions, the humble and extremely hardy Aspidistra elatior is a staple of the shade garden.  They are o ften grown in a container as a porch or patio plant, or as a house plant. In landscapes, it can be used as a border or be planted in a drift around trees.The leaves are used in floral decorations and long lasting.