Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Deep green, fuzzy, peltate, turning nearly black with maturity. |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: Small, pea-sized berries. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |