| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 10 feet (.9-3m) |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet (.6-.9m) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Green with white variegation. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Green drupes, ripening to red. |
| Flowers: | Showy Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Spathe pale green to whitish. Spadix white. |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: All parts of the plant are poisonous and the sap causes contact dermatitis in some individuals and can also cause eye irritation. It's best to wear gloves when handling this plant. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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