Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 1-2 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1-2 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Lance shaped dark green with bright orange petiole and midrib |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Greenish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
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