Plant Habit: | Shrub |
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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Long, lance shaped leaves |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Shiny, oval bright orange fruits contain off-white ovoid seeds |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White Other: White, often flushed red. |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |