This is a plant that will thrive in conditions that are unacceptable to most kinds of plant. A very sturdy, long-lived evergreen.They require the most minimal of care, growing best in a rich, porous soil. The leaf blades range from 1 foot to 2 1/2 feet, atop a 6 - 8 inch grooved leaf stock. Grows very well in the deepest of shade. In the northern areas of the country, it can withstand some filtered sun. In my neck of the woods, which can be very hot, any amount of sun causes severe burning/browning of the leaves. They will flower, at ground level in the spring.

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These are great plants that can withstand just about anything except ice accumulation on the leaves, which burns the leaves. Snow does not appear to hurt them, other than to weigh them down and break the stalk or the fronds. It is a shade plant in the south. Direct sun will burn the leaves.

Easy to divide. Slow grower. Best left for 3-4 years before dividing. New shoots appear only in spring. Flowers around December, mostly unseen below dirt line. Grows in good to poor soil. Very hardy and drought tolerant to a large degree.

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