As Tovah Martin notes in The Indestructible Houseplant, easy-to-grow aspidistras—aka cast iron plant—were so popular during the early 20th century that “they were a hackneyed symbol for all that was ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your favorite cast-iron skillet is built to last; so is the perfectly-named cast-iron plant. If you need ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We just love the cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior), because it's such a tank that can truly be a lifelong plant that's hard to kill, with ...

What might cause the tips of the leaves of a cast iron plant to become brown and the leaves to yellow? Is there a fix? — Hector Ramones This usually indicates the cast iron plants (Aspidistra elatior) ...

Aspidistra elatior, or “Cast Iron Plant” is one of the toughest plants on planet Earth, and is beautifully suited for use either as a house plant or outside, gracing a Southern garden. Native to China ...

An easy-to-grow houseplant is the cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior). As its name implies, the cast iron plant is tolerant of a wide range of conditions. It thrives in 50- to 75-degree temperatures, ...

If you’re considering buying a houseplant, you might want to take lighting into consideration. Just like humans, our little green friends need certain conditions to survive. Whether it’s precise ...