| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | 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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Deciduous Other: Leaf midribs and basal ribs are marked with purplish-red spots/splotches. Leaves become deciduous during periods of dryness. |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade 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 Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Cuttings: Root |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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