General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Spread: 24 to 39 inches (60-100cm)
Fruit: Other: Berries red when ripe
Flowers: Showy
Inflorescence Height: 32 to 42 inches (81-105cm)
Foliage Mound Height: 24 to 32 inches (60-80 cm)
Underground structures: Tuber
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: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Voodoo Plant
  • Voodoo Lily

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