Aspidistra minutiflora 'Leopard' (Leopard Leaf Cast Iron Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Aspidistra |
| Species | minutiflora |
| Cultivar | 'Leopard' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 to 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 41 |
| Height | 0.6 - 0.9 m |
| Spread | 0.3 - 0.6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Massing in tropical landscapes, but commonly used as a potted house plant in temperate landscapes due to its tolerance of low light conditions. |
| Propagation | Division of clumps. |
| 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 | Leaf is narrow, and green in colour that has heavily speckled with large golden spots. |
Photographs
Aspidistra minutiflora 'Leopard', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Aspidistra minutiflora 'Leopard', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.