| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| 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: | 3-5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Greenish-white |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Resistances: | Humidity 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: | Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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