Buy Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Seiun'

Also Known As

Aspidistra elatior 'Living Cloud'
Aspidistra elatior 'Seiun'
Seiun Cast Iron Plant
Star Cloud Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

8b-12

4"x 5" | $23

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Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Seiun' plant details

Aspidistra elatior 'Seiun' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring cream and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. 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 elatior 'Seiun'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, spotted leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra elatior 'Seiun'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Highly desired ‘Cast Iron Plant’ with deep green foliage generously freckled with yellow dots and dashes; slowly expanding evergreen clump 12-14” tall and 2’ wide. Add this exotic performer to a protected spot in the shade in decently drained soil; appreciates regular water but tolerates some dryness once established. Also, an iron clad house plant! The only maintenance required is removing old leaves.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Small and hard-to-find aspidistra, the leaves only 2" wide by 12" tall and heavily spreckled with yellow spots on both sides, forming a cheerful, multi-stemmed, clumping perennial for the woodland garden in bright shade to the darkest part of the garden. Lovers of rich soil and even moisture, they are not supposed to be attractive to deer. Evergreen in upper USDA zone 8; root hardy to 10F, the bottom of zone 8; and a bright, sturdy houseplant where temperatures drop into zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Photo of Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Seiun' foliage by Evan Bean

By: Evan Bean

By: Evan Bean

By: Evan Bean

Gardening facts about Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Seiun' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Seiun'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant