Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
Leaves: | Variegated |
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 Other: Said to not like being disturbed. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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