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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm) |
Plant Spread: | 9 to 12 inches (20-30cm) |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Elongated stem with fleshy red berries. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red White Other: Attractive 3 to 6 inch long pink, red or white spathe with a 2 to 4 inch long white to yellow protruding spadix, bearing many tiny flowers. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Other: May appear at any time or throughout the year. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
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: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
vbprog | On November 9, 2014 | Obtained plant Gifted from Jean Beerman |
MySecretIslandGarden | On February 25, 2023 | Bloomed |
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