Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade 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: | Climbs 4 to 6 feet or more |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf Other: New leaves emerge a mottled orange shade and fade to speckled green and gold. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
Pollinators: | Beetles |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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