Aspidistra | Cast Iron Milky Way

Botanical name: Aspidistra elatior ‘Milky Way’
Common name: Cast Iron Plant ‘Milky Way’
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Aspidistra
Origin: Native to East Asia, especially China and Japan

Light: Tolerates low light, making it ideal for dim corners. Thrives in medium to bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
Water: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry out before watering. Extremely forgiving if you forget an occasional watering.
Fertilizer: With active growth (even in winter) we recommend using a fertilizer based for foliage plants like Bios Nutrients, Gaia Green 4-4-4, or fish fertilizer.
Pet Friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

‘Milky Way’ is loved for its dark green leaves sprinkled with creamy white speckles, like stars across the night sky. True to its “cast iron” name, it’s nearly indestructible and thrives on neglect — perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a hardy yet elegant plant.

Plants in picture will not be exact plant. Plants and pots sold separately. Shipping of plants is weather permitted. Please note occasional breakage of 2-3 leaves is normal when shipping.