Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | Climbs 6 to 25 feet or more |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaf stems/petioles are bright red, pubescent (covered in long, bristly scales.) |
Fruit: | Other: Berries pale pink when ripe. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Spathe is burgundy with white on the upper portion, white interior. |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
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 |
Pollinators: | Beetles |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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Petiole color by eclayne | Apr 30, 2014 7:07 PM | 3 |
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