Cast iron plant outdoor

Cast iron plants are easy to grow even if you have a brown thumb.

Originally published in the Jan. 22, 2014, issue I love cooking in cast iron. Cornbread tastes better out of a cast-iron skillet, and I use an old Dutch oven from my aunt for everything from chicken to popcorn. Cast iron is easy to clean and care for and so durable my pieces will be handed down to a younger generation just as that Dutch oven was handed down to me. Aspidistra (Aspidistra elatior) is sometimes called “cast-iron plant” because it is almost as durable as cast-iron pots and pans…

Currently, only one species Aspidistra elatior is commonly referred to as the cast iron plant. There are other varieties grown. Most are collector varieties.

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This variety is as tough as its name implies; dark green blade like foliage forms in rosettes and masses to make an excellent deep shade groundcover or container accent; a very tolerant plant that is easy to grow and maintain; a perfect house plant

Cast Iron Plant - Aspidistra elatior an old-fashioned, tough, leathery foliage houseplant perfect for cooler areas and a tropical setting [CARE INFO]

The Cast Iron Plant (or the Aspidistra elatior) is known for its large and glossy leaves. Learn everything about the care and propagation of this amazing plant.

The cast iron plant is a hardy houseplant and great for beginners. Learn exactly how to grow the Aspidistra eliator in our in-depth guide!

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