Country of Origin: | Philippines |
Hybridizer or Originator: | Alan Galloway |
Plant height: | Tall (>40 inches) |
Leaf form: | Flat |
Leaf surface (top of leaf): | Dull (Matte) |
Leaf color (top of leaf): | Green |
Leaf variegation color (top of leaf): | Deep green Yellow green Other: variable |
Leaf main veins color (top of leaf): | Yellow green |
Petiole junction color (top of leaf): | Green |
Petiole color: | Yellow green Green |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 4 to 7 feet |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Child plants: | one child plant |
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