Plant Types: | Rhizomatous |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
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 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Deep mahogany upper and reverse with distinctive, indented green veins. New leaves almost red) |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Pale pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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