Plant Habit: | Shrub |
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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Long, narrow, with dark green margins and vertical stripes of yellow to bright lime green. |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Small orange berries. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Rarely produces flowers when grown as an indoor container plant. |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |