{"product_id":"aspidistra-elatior","title":"Aspidistra elatior","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a touch of historic, indestructible jungle charm to your collection with the classic Cast Iron Plant. Famously earning its name in Victorian England for surviving the dark, drafty, and gas-lit corners of drawing rooms, \u003ci\u003eAspidistra elatior\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate low-maintenance architectural foliage plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it’s a staple indoors, it is also surprisingly hardy in sheltered, coastal, or urban UK gardens, making it a fantastic structural addition to a dark, exotic border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndestructible Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e It thrives on neglect. Low light, dry air, and missed waterings won't phase it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitectural Foliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Features bold, upright, lance-shaped glossy green leaves that can reach up to 60cm in length, creating an instant tropical texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurprising Hardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Solidly hardy down to around -5°C to -10°C (H4) if kept out of freezing winds and waterlogged winter soil. Perfect for a shaded, sheltered exotic garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts \u0026amp; Care Quick-Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirement \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast Iron Plant, Bar-room Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan and Taiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-growing, evergreen perennial clump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep shade to bright, indirect light. \u003cb\u003eNo direct sun\u003c\/b\u003e (it scorches the leaves).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the top 50% of the soil to dry out completely between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Outdoors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, well-draining loam. Avoid heavy, waterlogged winter wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRHS H4 (Hardy in most of the UK if sheltered from severe frosts and biting winds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56722612355458,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/8EBC41AB-256F-47DE-A7DD-6939AA7EBE40.jpg?v=1781982882","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/aspidistra-elatior","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}