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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)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches or more
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Green, pink
Fruiting Time: Year Round
Flower Time: Year Round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
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.
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
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PBR 18,316
Epiphytic

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Trade name information:
Series: Allusion™
Cultivar name: 'Maria Allusion'
Common names
  • Nephthytis
  • Arrowhead Vine
  • Arrowhead Plant

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Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2019-04-24

Date: 2018-04-12
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-09-15
Location: Fairfax, VA | December 2022
Date: 2022-12-03
Location: February 2023 | Fairfax VA
Date: 2023-02-25
Comments:
  • Posted by sallyg (central Maryland - Zone 7b) on Sep 1, 2023 10:31 AM concerning plant:
    Bought a starter size maybe 2021. Grew OK but at some point all new leaves were curled, and then dried up. I treated with systemic but could not find insects. As of Sep 2023, it seems to be better and I've made cuttings for swap.
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