I have posted pictures of my plant in other forums. Please forgive me in advance for spamming it.
Nishidemiyako is a popular plant, easy to grow, regularly available, and relatively inexpensive. In addition to being easy to grow, once it has acclimated to your environment it blooms at least once a year, and sometimes, again in late summer. The leaves are variegated and strong, the roots are prolific. One very endearing feature is also its ability to morph into another identifiable plant.
In this plant, you have two varieties: Nishidemiyako and Manazuru. Nishidemiyako does not guarantee it will morph into another plant but when it does, it achieves another level of value. For a society that views transcendence into a higher order of human life--a life goal, having a plant like this is appealing. I haven't figured out what triggers morphing.
The plant in full appeal:
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(Back)
Manazuru
Some growers will separate the Manazuru from the parent. But it is observed that it grows very slowly and it must be treated with care. I am not going to do that because it seems to grow quickly and it is growing another keiki. This has not flowered.
Nishidemiyako with Manazuru 西出都真鶴付
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