General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: Trails and climbs 3-6 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Nephthytis

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Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05-21

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