Cast Iron Plant vs Dracaena spathulata

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Aspidistra elatior
Low light
Dracaena spathulata
Bright indirect
Water
Aspidistra elatior
Low
Dracaena spathulata
Moderate
Difficulty
Aspidistra elatior
Easy
Dracaena spathulata
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Aspidistra elatior
Dracaena spathulata
Family
Aspidistra elatior
Asparagaceae
Dracaena spathulata
Asparagaceae

Aspidistra elatior

Aspidistra elatior, the cast-iron-plant or bar-room plant, also known in Japanese as haran or baran (葉蘭) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to Japan and Taiwan....

Dracaena spathulata

Dracaena spathulata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal), Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania. It was previously known under the synonym...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Low light","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"Low","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Easy","b":"Easy"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"No","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Asparagaceae","b":"Asparagaceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"2-3 ft","b":"4-6 ft indoors"}
Native Region
{"a":"Japan and Taiwan","b":""}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Cast Iron Plant or Dracaena spathulata?

For ease of care, both are similar. Cast Iron Plant is easy difficulty while Dracaena spathulata is easy difficulty.

Do Cast Iron Plant and Dracaena spathulata need the same light?

Cast Iron Plant prefers low light while Dracaena spathulata prefers bright indirect.

Are Cast Iron Plant and Dracaena spathulata safe for pets?

Cast Iron Plant is pet-safe and Dracaena spathulata is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Cast Iron Plant and Dracaena spathulata together?

They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.