Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 14 inches |
Plant Spread: | Trails to 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: Green to olive-green with white overlay, prominent pink veins. |
Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
MySecretIslandGarden | On February 1, 2023 | Transplanted Under areca palms growing as groundcover on top of mulch |
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