Placeholder

Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji'

Also Known As

  • Echi Ma Ji Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-12

Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji' plant details

Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gifted us from plantsman extraordinaire Lance Reiner, this clumper produces leaves to about 3' in length but narrow and arching with subtly beautiful cream center variegation. Rather slow but with a prominent place in the shade garden or as a specimen container plant. Zone 8

Gardening facts about Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

Landscape groups by tags

See other plant types of Aspidistra for your garden

aka Cast Iron Plant, Morning Sun Cast Iron Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 18"-25"

Width: 12"-30"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi' foliage by Karl Gercens III
View Plant

aka Aspidistra caespitosa 'Jade Ribbons', Jade Ribbons Cast Iron Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-28"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Aspidistra hainanensis 'Jade Ribbons' foliage by Karl Gercens III
View Plant

aka Big Bang Bar Room Plant, Big Bang Cast Iron Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Aspidistra elatior 'Big Bang' foliage by plant lust
View Plant

aka Aspidistra linearifolia, Cast Iron Plant, Cast Iron Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 18"-30"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Aspidistra minutiflora foliage by Karl Gercens III
View Plant

More Options

aka Aspidistra tonkinensis 'Spotty', Spotty Cast Iron Plant

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7b-12

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty' foliage by Joshua McCullough
View Plant

More Options

+62 more Aspidistra
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved