General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled 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: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 14 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Slightly twisty, dark purplish-black covered with dense silver-gray scurf.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Kaleidoscope X Ebony Beauty

Common names
  • Earth Star

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