| 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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP12,275 (2001) |
| Parentage: | Sport of: Panther |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On August 16, 2022 | Transplanted |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Plant Qs by mfasolak | Apr 9, 2019 4:41 PM | 1 |
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