| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Plant Height: | 3 feet (1 meter) |
| Plant Spread: | 1.5 feet (0.4 meters) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Needled Other: Tall, stiff, grey-green leaves have horizontal stripes, and spiny margins |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: The bracts are as showy as the flowers, and are more long-lasting |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color: A pink and purple tube surrounds long narrow purple petals that are white or cream near the base. A pale blue stigma is surrounded by yellow orange anthers Other: The bracts are pink or coral |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Plants produce pups at the base around flowering time, which can be cut from the main plant. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
