| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 48 to 78 inches (1.2-2 m) |
| Plant Spread: | 39 to 48 inches (1-1.2 m) |
| Leaves: | Other: Grows a single leaf (solitary) when mature. |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Resistances: | Humidity 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: | Offsets Other: Produces abundant tubercles |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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