Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4-6 feet or more, depending on the supporting structure. |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Golden shades |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Green |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
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. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Can handle transplanting Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering Offsets |
Pollinators: | Self |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: Developed by rare plant breeder Dave Gordon in 1978. Epiphytic |
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