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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
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)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: Climbs 6 to 15 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Semiglossy dark green upper with light green reverse, to 24 inches in length
Fruit: Showy
Other: Spadix with orange berries
Flower Color: Green
Other: Outer spathe is pale green with red to maroon interior
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-12
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-12
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-12
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-12
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-12

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