| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet (1.8-2.4m) |
| Plant Spread: | 10 to 13 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Other: Berries red when ripe. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Green White Other: Green |
| Bloom Size: | 5"-6" 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Alocasia by eclayne | Jan 18, 2016 10:12 PM | 7 |
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