Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
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 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Olive green upper with lighter midrib and veins; purplish-red reverse. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Light green bracts surrounding yellow blooms. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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