| Plant Types: | Tuberous |
| 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 11 |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Pink, white |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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