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4.8 out of 5 (44 experiences)


About Cast Iron Plant
Cast Iron Plant is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and having large, lush leaves with a whopping 2072 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Cast Iron Plant likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Aspidistra elatior
Aspidistra
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Barroom Plant

How to care for Cast Iron Plant
How often to water your Cast Iron Plant

every 9
Cast Iron Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Cast Iron Plant in your home

a window
Cast Iron Plant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cast Iron Plant in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cast Iron Plant

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cast Iron Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Why are the edges of my cast iron plant turning brown and yellow? #CastIronPlant #PlantAddict #helpneeded #PlantInfo
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Mealybugs?????? I just saw a post on this app and wtf are mealybugs / do I have them? I have tiny holes in some leaves of my cast iron plant. Also please note the split ends are from my cat biting the Leaves so tbat can be disregarded
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What is going on here? #CastIronPlant
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This guy had to go outside for a week and I’m afraid he caught something. He’s got these spots and yellowing. Right before he had new growth (after no growth for a year!) and now I’m afraid we losing him. Any suggestions? #CastIronPlant
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My cast iron plant is about 6 feet from an east window with a sheer. Is this too little light? #CastIronPlant
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got this via 1/5 mail, was dry & damaged Trimmed & replanted. watered about 4x now @ 4oz per app/meter. using rainwater. Just watered a few days ago & app says fine but the leaves feel dry & stiff & meter says water. Any advice? #CastIronPlant
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What is this thing? I was checking to see if the soil dried in my cast iron plant and noticed the flower liking things just beneath the top of the soil… what are these and will they keep growing? So exciting
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Scale. My cast iron plant has scale, I’m pretty sure. Not sure if it came infected, I got it in sept, but I’ve had my eye on it for awhile: I noticed some white dots and treated with alcohol twice before today, just in case. But now I’m pretty positive. I don’t think it’s a terrible infection but I’m debating tossing it or trying to treat it. Is it worth it? This plant wasn’t super close to any other plants but I don’t want it to spread. How far can the larvae crawl?
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My Cast Iron Plant has odd little white spots on the leaves? Does anyone know what this is/ how to treat?
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Overdue Watering Day With my downwards moods lately & trying to dry out everyone to battle the last of the fungus gnats (they're almost gone), I'm feeling like a bad #plantmom. Everyone's so thirsty. Even my #castironplant got a yellow leaf. Several others lost leaves as well, some extra crunchy. Oh well. Life finds a way. Just glad I was able to fit 16 into this bin at once, with 10 others soaking in their water dishes. On the happy side, look at this gorgeous little leaf my "Rocky" #goldenpothos put out (with a new unfurled on the way)! #happyplants #newgrowth #pestcontrol #plantlove #plantsmakepeoplehappy #wateringday #philoflock #pothospack #succulentsquad #spiderplant #snakeplant #peperomia #dracaena #scindapsuspictusexotica #zzplant #peacelily #bromeliad #mentalhealthmatters #depression #mentalhealthmonday #healthyandhappy
Cast Iron Plant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
💦 Water Needs
Cast Iron Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Cast Iron Plant may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Cast Iron Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.
💨 Humidity
Cast Iron Plant doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
🪴 Soil
Cast Iron Plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Cast Iron Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
🌎 Native Region
Cast Iron Plant is native to Southeast Asia.
🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Cast Iron Plant is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Cast Iron Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🌱 Propagation
Cast Iron Plant can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
🍂 Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Cast Iron Plant, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Cast Iron Plant
Cast Iron Plant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say











So tough and hard to damage I suspect it might be fake! Just kidding, but no really this plant has the slowest metabolism. The leaves hardly move with the light, the plant hardly grows.
It’s a great looking plant, it adds beautiful foliage to any room. Just not at all exciting for the growth enthusiasts.






*This plant sits on the floor of my dining room, about 4' away from a east-facing window.*
Do you want an amazing plant but you're afraid you'll kill it? Do you know someone who is longing to turn their home or office into a magnificent jungle, but they are doubting their abilities?
Look no further: THIS IS THE PLANT TO GET. It was relatively inexpensive for its size and it forgives and forgives. It is okay in low-light situations. An before Greg, I might have forgotten to water this big, ole plant and it forgave me. I have three rough-and-tumble boys who like to go exploring in the jungle and it forgives them.
I have no idea how it happened, but at one brief time in its history, IT BLOOMED, but I haven't seen that again. I bet once my household settles down, it'll be ready to bloom again!


