The Aspidistra elatior, also known as the Cast Iron Plant, is one of the toughest plants around, and is well known for its ability to thrive in challenging conditions! Native to China and Japan, its nickname comes from its resilience in environments where other plants would struggle. So if you’re after a plant that’s as tough as they come, then this one is for you! Not only that, but its lush dark green and elegant leaves look good in various interior settings, adding structure and height. 
 
Did you know?: The popularity of the Aspidistra as a houseplant in Victorian Britain was so significant that it earned a place in the Oxford English Dictionary, where it was described as a “a symbol of full middle-class respectability”! Numerous portrait photos from that era also showed individuals proudly posing alongside their cherished Aspidistra plants!!