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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Other: Small orange berries
Fruiting Time: Fall
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 1 to 7 days
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, lightly covering with soil and keep moist
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: 2015-04-30
At Selby Gardens
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Date: 2017-12-05
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Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
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Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2017-12-05
Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: 2015-04-30
At Selby Gardens

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