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Cast Iron Plant 3 – 3½ feet tall Large Foundation
A resilient beauty, with shiny dark green leaves, the Cast Iron Plant is the perfect statement plant for rooms with no natural light. It is a slow grower, can withstand dry spells, and is known to be a virtually everlasting houseplant.
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Easy Care
Beginners. The Cast Iron Plant is a resilient plant, perfect for beginners
Pet Safe
Safe plant for pets.
45-day Guarantee
Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.
Made to Order
Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.
Arrives Protected
Custom-designed packaging secures your plant and planter to prevent shifting, soil displacement, and damage during transit.
Califiornia Sourced
Your orders are prepared in our workshops in Los Angeles, CA.
All our plants are grown in California under ideal conditions and responsibly.
We prioritize for our pots and accessories handmade craftsmanship.
Plant Details & Size
- Overall size from bottom of pot to the top leaf: 3 – 3½ feet tall
- Nursery pot ⌀: 10 in
- Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA
- Native to Japan
- Botanical name: Aspidistra elatior
*Please note that our plants are live and naturally grown (not artificial), so each one is unique, and shape or appearance may vary. While we aim to deliver plants within ±10% of the listed height, this cannot be fully guaranteed. If you have specific preferences or questions about plant height, please reach out, we're happy to assist.
Is This the Right Plant for You?
Also known as the bar room plant, the Cast Iron Plant has been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era of the 1800s due to its ability to flourish in dark and drafty rooms. It is native to Japan, China and the Himalayas, and grows in marsh-like environments.
Difficulty: Beginners
The Cast Iron Plant is a resilient plant, perfect for beginners
Pets
Safe plant for pets.
Light
A shady spot away from bright light · View Light Guide
Pot Design & Size
Combining robust construction and modern aesthetics, this pot and saucer set complements indoor or outdoor potted plants with functionality and minimalist design.
Construction and details- Sized to fit 10” grow pots
- Pot includes drainage hole and saucer
- Made from durable ceramic stoneware
- Fully glazed inside and out with a modern matte finish
The Foundation pot set is compatible with our Premium 10" Wood Stand
Plant arrives in nursery grow pot nestled inside ceramic planter.
Care Essentials
Light
A shady spot away from bright light · View Light Guide
Water
2 cups only when soil is completely dry
Care Guide
Find more information in the complete care guide for the Cast Iron Plant.
Foundation: Sophistication Made Simple
Inspired by minimalist design principles, these planters are simple and functional. Crafted from durable stoneware with a clean, matte glaze finish, each pot is uniquely enhanced by subtle texture variations and organic markings.
Our Foundation cylinders are designed with a drainage hole and matching saucer to ensure peace of mind with your plant care. Ideal for both indoor decor and outdoor durability, these planters bring understated sophistication to any space.
What's included
When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:
- Sourced from top California growers
- Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
- Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
- Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
- Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
- Soil is topped with preserved forest moss for a refined finished touch
- Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you
When ordered with a ceramic pot, your set comes pre-assembled with our staging method for optimal airflow and drainage. This method ensures long-term comfort and care of your plant, repotting is not recommended.
Our Premium Plants vs. Others
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| Top Crop Selection Larger and fuller plants, hand-selected for quality |
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| Complete Finish Fully shined, designer pot, staged, moss or pebble topping |
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| Ready to Thrive Healthy plant, proper drainage, insect protection |
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| Guarantee 45-Day Guarantee included. Lifetime protection with L&G Plus. |
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| Plant Doctor Access Personalized support from experts |
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Featured Questions
Why is "aeration" so critical specifically for Cast Iron Plants?
Unlike many houseplants with stringy roots, the Cast Iron Plant grows from thick, fleshy rhizomes (underground stems). These rhizomes act like storage tanks. If they are buried in dense, wet soil without the air pockets provided by lava rocks, they effectively "suffocate" and turn to mush. Lava rocks provide the structural "breathing room" these heavy rhizomes need to expand.
