| 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: | 3 to 4 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 inches inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Quilted, serrated variegated medium green and cream. |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Semi-double |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division Crowns |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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