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) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Small reddish-orange berries |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Caudex |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects: Ants |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic Goes Dormant |