Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet (1.8-2.4m) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. Bloom can occur in any season depending on size of plant and climate. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Edible Parts: | Fruit Flowers |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
theinferno | On March 29, 2019 | Miscellaneous Event Moved him into my office with my new grow lighting. He's sitting rather far from it but he'll get some rays. |
theinferno | On March 26, 2019 | Miscellaneous Event Leaf fully unfurled! It's a beaut. |
theinferno | On March 25, 2019 | Potted up He needed it. He's been drooping more and more and his leaf was starting to stop unfurling. He's in a 50/50 perlite/succulent soil mix now, has been placed on the windowsill and is looking much happier. |
theinferno | On March 17, 2019 | Obtained plant Save-On Foods. Came with a furled leaf that's been slowly unrolling. |
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