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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 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Plant Height: 12-24 inches or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Puckered, spade-shaped green leaves with orange petioles
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Prismacolor™
Trade Name: Orange Smooth™
Cultivar name: 'Prismacolor Orange Smooth'
Also sold as:
  • Billie and Philidor

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