Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled 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 |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Bright green to silvery-green upper with alternating dark bands resembling fish bone design; maroon-red reverse. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Other: Sporadically throughout the year. |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |