| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | To 75 feet and higher (23 m) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Medium green with white variegation |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Fruit must be ripe to eat due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. Fruit should not be eaten until ripe, approximately 1 year. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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