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: | 24 to 36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leathery, elliptic to 6 inches in length; usually 4 to 10 leaves per stem. |
Fruit: | Other: Green, drooping capsule. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Fragrance detected at night. |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Self |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |