Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: berries may be edible to insects |
Flowers: | Other: inflorescences have spathe that is green on exterior and creamy white interior, with creamy white spadix |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: green and creamy white |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: best to germinate at 75 degrees F or higher Days to germinate: one week Depth to plant seed: scatter on surface of moist sphagnum moss Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |