"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the name implies, the cast iron plant is a tough, no-nonsense plant for indoors or out. The cast iron plant, which is native to Japan and China, is hardy, easy to care for, and attractive both in ...

Some houseplants demand attention. The aspidistra, however, simply gets on with it. If you’re after something that can survive almost anything (low light, missed waterings, chilly draughts...) and ...