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) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | To 75 feet and higher (23 m) |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Green with cream blotches |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Fruit must be ripe to eat due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. Fruit should not be eaten until ripe, approximately 1 year. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
MySecretIslandGarden | On December 5, 2023 | Obtained plant Ecuagenera |