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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Woman watering houseplant in room with various container plants - Morsa Images/Getty Images If you're looking for a plant that you won't be able to kill, meet the cast iron plant -- or as it's ...

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, ...