Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' (Variegata Cast-iron Plant, Variegated Bar-Room Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Aspidistra |
| Species | elatior |
| Cultivar | 'Variegata' |
| Synonyms | Aspidistra lurida 'Variegata'. |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 41 |
| Height | 0.5 -1 m |
| Spread | 0.3 - 0.6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Aspidistra are rhizomatous, evergreen perennials with upright, leathery, elliptic or lance-shaped leaves and inconspicuous brownish flowers borne on the rhizome. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in well-drained, peaty potting soil, in bright but indirect light to full shade. |
| Pests | Mites and scale. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Leathery dark-green leaves are variegated with white bands of various widths. |
| Flower Description | Hidden brownish flowers borne on the rhizome. |
Photographs
Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
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