Aspidistra, Cast Iron Plant 'Asahi'

I have been growing Aspidistra asahi in my garden for several years. It is in a very shady spot, under a Magnolia ashei, directly next to...Read More my house but it gets no other protection. It stays evergreen and produces a nice flush of leaves every year here in my zone 7a garden.

I ordered this plant online and when I first received it I was a bit disappointed as all of the leaves were solid green. I planted it anyway and was thrilled to see the white tipped leaves coming out of the ground the next spring. It is a great plant for a super shady area and it can really brighten up a dark corner.

I would absolutely love to know if anyone has had luck with the tips turning white in a pot. I read on one site that a "small pot" is ine...Read Moreffective. I want to grow this in my bedroom.

This is another one of my favorites.. I have this one in my collection as well.. Its name means Morning sun.. The upper third of the leav...Read Morees turn a dramatic white when the plant gets about 2 years old.. Its a long process to wait.. but its well worth it!!! I would wait that long for any cast iron plant to show me what its got! And it did surprise me!! I love it....