Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley)

Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) white flower spike in a close up
Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) white flower spike with buds on a green stem

Botanical name: Peliosanthes javanica

Common name: Tropical Lily of the Valley

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Ruscaceae)

Subfamily: Nolinoideae

Origin: Southeastern Asia

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

This is a very rare miniature tropical plant that produces stalks above the leaves with white flowers.


Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) white flower close up on green leaves.
Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) white flower stems rising above wide green foliage.
Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) white flower spikes amidst deep green leaves close up
Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) spikes carrying small white flower clusters above green foliage.
Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) with white flowers and green leaves plant
Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) with numerous spikes of small white flowers and foliage.
Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) with white flowers and green leaves, plant.
Peliosanthes javanica (Tropical Lily of the Valley) with upright spikes of white flowers and green foliage.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/peliosanthes_javanica.htm