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 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Heart shaped, pubescent (velvety), dark green to black. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
MySecretIslandGarden | On November 4, 2022 | Bloomed My rescue is doing well and has bloomed |
MySecretIslandGarden | On August 11, 2022 | Transplanted |
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