General Plant Information (Edit)
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: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Shades of pink, yellow and green
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
White
Other: Greenish-white spathe surrounding a white spadix
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal bloom
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Chinese Evergreen

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