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 ...

"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 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 ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My mature and thick cast iron plants growing around the bottom of a tree have ...

A lizard is silhouetted against the leaf of a cast iron plant. Cast iron plants also caught the eyes of Magnolia forest Garden Club judges in the yard of David and Janie Balcer. (David Grunfeld, ...

Cast iron (Aspidistra elatior) is as tough as its name. It is an excellent choice for those difficult-to-fill areas in deep shade. This fuss-free leafy evergreen will tolerate most growing conditions, ...

Here in the sunny south, palm trees are not the only plants that can add a tropical look to your landscape. Cannas, lilies-of-the Nile, cast-iron plants and elephant ears can all provide an exotic ...

During the past few years, online shopping has become a way of life for folks of all ages. They have everything from toilet paper to dinners delivered to their doors and included in the mix for some ...

Plants typically need light to grow. However, some plants don’t like having a grow light overhead. myHOMEBOOK gardening ...

All parts of these plants are toxic if ingested. Why we love it: With a selection of hellebore plants for dry shade, you can ...