Elegant yet tough, the humble aspidistra (cast iron plant) has been a much-loved houseplant since the 19th century, when its ability to withstand the gloom and smoke in public houses and bars gave ...

As the name implies, cast iron plants are tough, no-nonsense plants when grown indoors or out. Cast iron plants, which are native to Japan and China, are hardy, easy to care for, and attractive both ...

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 ...

It might be horrid outdoors but you can enjoy these incredible indoor plants that will thrive even in darker rooms with ...

Gardeners are always asking me for low-maintenance plants that they can incorporate into their landscapes. Gardening is, after all, hard work, and it can be frustrating to put a lot of effort into ...

The genus Aspidistra, comprising rhizomatous perennials with often inconspicuous flowers, is recognised as one of the most diverse and ecologically intriguing groups in Southeast Asian understory ...