Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 14 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Green with white and pink overlay, pink veining. |
Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | White |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PBR 18,609 Epiphytic |
tabbycat | On August 22, 2020 | Miscellaneous Event Leaves are getting greener in bright sun ??? |
tabbycat | On May 1, 2019 | Potted up Put in soil after Winter indoors in water. Color faded so put on patio to adjust to sun & hopefully regain dark rosie mauve color. |
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