Howard

4.8 |25 Reviews

Aspidistra

Cast iron plant; Bar room plant; Aspidistra Elatior

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  Most light conditions
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  Almost unkillable

• Howard likes...
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    Light watering

    He’s very tolerant of irregular watering, let his soil dry out completely before giving him a drink.

  • 
    Most light conditions

    He’s maybe the least fussy plant you’ll meet. He’ll deal with almost any light level (he’s not mad on strong sunshine).

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    Humidity

    Keep his leaves green and lush, and avoid brown tips, by giving him a mist every few days.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Aspidistra Elatior

  Nickname

  Cast Iron Plant; Bar Room Plant

  Plant type

  Indoor

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  40-50cm; 60-70cm; 90-100cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  13cm; 17cm; 21cm

• About Cast Iron Plants

  Aspidistra are sometimes known as the Cast Iron Plant because they’re almost impossible to kill. They’re practically bomb-proof (we have not tested this). If you forget to water yours, give it a dark spot and just generally forget it exists for a bit, it will merrily make do on its own.

  They’ve built up that tolerance for poor conditions by growing in the shade under larger trees in China and Vietnam. Their resilience has made them an extremely popular houseplant, because anybody can care for one. If you’re just beginning your plant parenting journey, there’s no better starting point. You’d have to try weirdly hard to kill him (don’t try).

  Did you know?

  The aspidistra was massively popular in Victorian times, because it easily tolerated the poor light and air quality of 19th century homes.

• Reviews
  4.8 |25 Reviews

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  Hannah

  Gorgeous plant and so far has lived up to its description of being unkillable!!

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  Clare

  Beautiful plant, in fact, so beautiful, I bought 2!

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  Sports Everyday

  Beautiful plant

  

  Ali Launder

  This was reduced to 4 simply because it arrived with flies. Apart from that all good.

  

  Caroline

  Immediately started growing new leaves. Very easy to look after.

  

  MF

  Beautiful plant

  

  Christine Gillings

  Excellent quality and easy to look afyer

  

  Hannah

  Gorgeous plant and so far has lived up to its description of being unkillable!!

  

  

  Clare

  Beautiful plant, in fact, so beautiful, I bought 2!

  

  

  Tim

  Very impressed and happy with the quality of this plant

  

  Magdalena

  Beautiful plant! Howard feels really happy in his new home. Plant arrived in a very good shape and consideration

  

  Steph DC

  Great service thank you!

  

  LK

  Howard is my unexpectedly favourite plant I've purchased from Patch. I had never heard of aspidistras before and I'm now a cast-iron plant evangelist. Looks great and fills the space perfectly, gorgeous shiny leaves, and super low maintenance. 10/10 recommend.

  

  Victoria

  This is my fav (I shouldn't have them but this is one of my top two!) Regal, so easy to care for but such a stunning plant to enjoy

  

  Victoria Lewis

  Lovely plant and well packaged!

  

  Mrs Lloyd

  So easy to look after and super for the small amount of surfaces I have available for decorations.

  

  Carlota Collins

  This plant looks fantastic and is the ultimate in low-maintenance - perfect!

  

  Emma

  Howard is a good looking plant, he is doing great in my living room, with little light. He doesn’t mind if you forget to water him! :)

  

  Debra Kane

  Love him ! Strong shape and a beautiful deep green

  

  AC

  Lovely plant, easy to care for

  

  Julia.Davenport

  Glossy leaves, brightens my hallway.

  

  Gracia

  Beautiful and resistant

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