| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | Climbs 6 to 25 feet or more |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaf stems/petioles are bright red, pubescent (covered in long, bristly scales.) |
| Fruit: | Other: Berries pale pink when ripe. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Spathe is burgundy with white on the upper portion, white interior. |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Petiole color by eclayne | Apr 30, 2014 7:07 PM | 3 |
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