Originator: | Byron Martin |
Plant Types: | Rex Cultorum |
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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Red with green and silver markings with a tie-die appearance. |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Mainly grown for their beautiful leaves. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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