Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' (Variegata Cast-iron Plant, Variegated Bar-Room Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAspidistra
Specieselatior
Cultivar'Variegata'
SynonymsAspidistra lurida 'Variegata'.
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - 5
Temperature (°F)5 - 41
Height0.5 -1 m
Spread0.3 - 0.6 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAspidistra are rhizomatous, evergreen perennials with upright, leathery, elliptic or lance-shaped leaves and inconspicuous brownish flowers borne on the rhizome.
PropagationPropagate by division.
CultivationBest grown in well-drained, peaty potting soil, in bright but indirect light to full shade.
PestsMites and scale.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionLeathery dark-green leaves are variegated with white bands of various widths.
Flower DescriptionHidden brownish flowers borne on the rhizome.

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