Aspidistra elatior – or cast-iron plant is a rhizomatous, evergreen perennial, generally an indoor foliage plant that bears elongated, broad, lance-shaped, waxy dark green leaves up to 2′ long, and 4″ wide.

The plant will tolerate a fairly low light, but the plant will be much fuller in good light, but direct sunlight should be avoided, as it can scorch the leaves.

Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

A temperature of over 55 deg F should be maintained.

In warm weather the plant can be placed outdoors. Inconspicuous flowers are borne in early Summer, usually a dull cream-brown colour.

‘Kinboshi’ (or ‘Chromatographic’ as it is sometimes known as) bears spotted glossy dark green leaves