Aspidistra 'Cast Iron' Genus_Gardenia Cretan Fern

Cretan Fern

red stems up to a meter in length

which was discovered on the northeast coast of Australia in the 1700s

The leaves it possesses are heart-shaped and greatly textured with sunken veins accompanied by a pointy tip

Aspidistra 'Cast Iron' Genus_Gardenia Cretan FernBotanical Name: Aspidistra elatior Common Name(s): Cast iron plant Description: The cast iron plant has long, stiff, pointed evergreen leaves that are capable of withstanding temperature extremes, dust, smoke, and other harsh conditions. The solitary, bell shaped flowers, which are usually lilac in colour but sometimes brown or green, are borne at the base of the plant.