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 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Deep green with prominent broad silver markings, sometimes with red midrib and veins. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |