Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 10 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white |
Fruit: | Other: 1 3/4 inch, three sided, pointed capsule. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Pink bracts with violet flowers |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Year Round Other: Especially winter to spring |
Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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