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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Deep green to chocolate brown. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red Other: Red with yellow dotted throat. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth: Best suited for shallow container. |