what you would do... is research PROPAGATION of such, using the latin name ... and.. presuming its not a whole plant... you would try to root the variegated part ... if that is possible.. with this plant ... e.g. every now and then.. a green arb.. throws a variegated branch ... so we let that mature to second year wood [because that it what roots]... if it makes it thru winter ... and then we root that small piece ... and then you grow it for 5 to 10 years.. to see if it turns into a decent plant... etc ... of course.. it all can happen much faster in different plant kingdoms .... ken

Should be OK in the ground in z8.

here in the south they're also known as "cast iron" plants. see them planted around huge live oaks,stay green year round and multiply very fast.i'm gonna send you an email patricia

Aspidistra is a fine plant, and probably a lot cold hardier than most people ever realized. I have two..., one in the ground (in NJ/Zone 7) and one in a big, glazed ceramic tub. I also like Chamaedorea palms. (My collection specializes in palms.) My local big box stores used to sell SOOO many different types of palms, now, it's ALL MAJESTY, ridiculous! (And yes, I do have a Majesty..., for the CHALLENGE.., my coconut is EASY by comparison, LOL!) Palms are not grown successfully by many people, but there are a few that are terrific with home conditions (just not sold too often). If you like palms, I highly recommend Rhapis palms (Lady Palms), and the Kentia palm (Howea). Yes, they can be expensive, but they SURVIVE! I can purchase a lot of exotic palms in my area (outside of the big box stores now), but there is another that has recently become a favorite of mine.., 'Wedding Palm' (Lytocaryum weddellianum). This palm is extremely elegant, does well indoors under less than opitmal sun but I have NEVER seen it sold here, from NYC to Miami. Seems to be a European thing even though they are from Brazil..., go figure!