| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Pink with yellow inner petals and darker pink marks |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F Depth to plant seed: Sow thinly on top of potting medium, cover container with clear cling wrap to produce required humidity for germination. Keep container in very bright, indirect light. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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