| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Pale green with scattered darker spots; spines along leaf margins. Leaves turn bright pink as the plant prepares to bloom. |
| Fruit: | Other: 3/4 inch berries |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Greenish-white |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic Monocarpic |
