Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Plant Height: | 2 to 10 feet (.6-3 m) |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm) |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: may be edible to insects |
Flowers: | Other: in typical aroid inflorescence with spathe and spadix |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: green outside and creamy white inside |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: best germinated above 70 degrees F Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |