Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | Clump forming 6 to 8 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: 1 1/2 inch heart shaped, dark purple with deeply impressed main veins. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Green White Other: Greenish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |