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 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Dark burgundy and rose pink |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP12,736 (2002) |
Parentage: | Sport of: Calathea roseopicta |