Cast-iron plant

Cast-iron plant
Photo: Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale) · CC BY 4.0

Pet safety

Not harmful to pets (ASPCA).

Through the year

In flower: Jun

Key care steps

  1. Grow in partial shade to full shade.
  2. Use chalk, clay, loam, sand soil and avoid waterlogging.
  3. Protect according to its H3 — down to −5°C hardiness rating.

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This evergreen rhizomatous perennial produces glossy dark green, leathery leaves and inconspicuous brownish flowers. It is famously resilient, tolerating low light and general neglect with a structural elegance suited to both modern and traditional interiors.

Sun: Partial shade to full shade.

Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand.

Hardiness: H3 — down to −5°C.

Flowering: Jun.