| Date of Origin: | 1820 |
| Plant Types: | Cane Stem |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 20-40 inches (0.5-1 m) |
| Plant Spread: | 4-20 inches (0.1-0.5 m) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: green with silvery-white spots above, red underneath |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Other: blooms repeatedly |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70F 18-22C Days to germinate: 12-14 days Depth to plant seed: surface Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Cuttings: Leaf Division Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| srinehart | On February 8, 2019 | Obtained plant Purchased from Logee's $14.95 |
| JandD1999 | On June 7, 2022 | Obtained plant |
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