Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Medium green, maturing to deep greenish-black. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Cream to brown spadix emerges from a greenish to bronze spathe. |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade 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: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 30,035 Goes Dormant |
MySecretIslandGarden | On January 31, 2023 | Transplanted Outside lanai |
antsinmypants | On June 8, 2024 | Plant emerged One plant emerged from one leaf. |
antsinmypants | On May 4, 2024 | Cuttings stuck 2 leaves. |