| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Plant Height: | Climbs 6-12 feet or more |
| Plant Spread: | 6-8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Pubescent irridescent dark green with bright yellow veins; when mature leaves can measure 24 inches in length. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Green spathe surrounding white spadix |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
![Date: c. 1888
illustration [as P. andreanum] from 'Gartenflora', 1888](/pics/2022-03-14/scvirginia/339d94-250.jpg "Date: c. 1888
illustration [as P. andreanum] from 'Gartenflora', 1888")
| MySecretIslandGarden | On March 12, 2023 | Obtained plant 2nd plant GP |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On August 11, 2022 | Transplanted |
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| Absolutely beautiful by Cecy | Mar 20, 2019 5:54 AM | 2 |
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