Cast Iron Plant Shooting Star (Light up shady spaces)

Aspidistra elatior Shooting Star

Beautiful speckled leaves, effortless care and year-round elegance

Cast Iron Plant ‘Shooting Star’ is a striking evergreen foliage plant featuring broad, glossy green leaves beautifully speckled with creamy white markings that resemble a star-filled sky. This hardy Cast Iron Plant thrives in shaded gardens and indoor spaces, bringing year-round colour and texture to areas where many other plants struggle. Exceptionally low maintenance and highly tolerant of drought and neglect once established, ‘Shooting Star’ is perfect for garden beds, borders, courtyards and decorative pots.

Feature Details
Botanical Name Aspidistra elatior ‘Shooting Star’
Common Name Shooting Star Cast Iron Plant
Plant Type Evergreen variegated foliage plant
Mature Height 50–80 cm
Mature Width 50–80 cm
Position Full shade to part shade
Water Needs Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Growth Rate Slow to moderate

Why You’ll Love It

Benefit Why It Matters
Unique Speckled Foliage Creamy white flecks create a stunning, star-like appearance on every leaf.
Excellent for Shade Thrives in low-light areas where colourful foliage is often difficult to achieve.
Evergreen Appeal Maintains attractive foliage and structure throughout the year.
Low Maintenance Needs very little pruning or attention once established.
Indoor & Outdoor Versatility Perfect for shaded garden beds, patios, courtyards and stylish indoor pots.
Hardy & Long-Lived Exceptionally resilient and ideal for creating lasting, elegant displays.

The hardy shade plant that truly shines in every garden

Cast Iron Plant ‘Shooting Star’ combines incredible toughness with eye-catching variegated foliage, making it an outstanding choice for brightening shaded gardens and interiors. Its distinctive spotted leaves add year-round interest while requiring very little maintenance, making it perfect for both experienced gardeners and beginners alike.

$44.25 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $55.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $77.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne / Semi Regional deliveries cost $165.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $264.00 – $330.00
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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