Eliminating Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra) with Glyphosate

Cut and Treat for Complete Kill

After cutting foliage to ground, apply glyphosate (Roundup) directly into fresh cuts. Repeat as needed. Glyphosate biodegrades quickly and is effective on tough rhizomatous plants.

Procedure

1. Cut all leaves/stems to soil level.
2. Immediately paint or spray concentrated glyphosate into cut ends.
3. Monitor and re-treat any regrowth.
4. Once dead, dig out rhizomes if desired.

This avoids persistent digging in tight spaces near foundations.