(is it a barberry bush? )
Has it ever bloomed?
Tom, I had a 'Nishidemiyako' once. It grew and bloomed very well for me. It was big and healthy, but I gave it too much light thus causing the leaves to develop large amounts of purple and red pigments. That spoiled it for me so I gave the plant away. It's still alive and healthy. The person who owns it now gives it less light but many of the leaves are still pigmented from my indiscretion. The plant has since sprouted at least two very white offspring from the base. I have 'Houmeiden' (I don't know if that is the same as 'Youmeiden') and it seems to grow well for me. Actually I think it's a seedling from a selfing of 'Houmeiden'. The root tips are very pink, but the whiteness at the top of the plant is not as pronounced as I think it should be. Still I find it to be very pretty.
The damn thing grows very, very slowly.
I am amazed -- so many variations and names, and you two seem to know them all, be able to recognize them and describe their unique characteristics. I'm lucky to remember I have Neofinetia falcata!
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