General Landscape Uses: Tropical gardens, shaded courtyards, large containers, conservatories

Ecological Restoration Notes: Not recommended

Description: Evergreen tropical perennial

Dimensions: Height 6 – 12 ft.; Spread 4 – 8 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Native Range: Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands

Native Habitats:  N/A

Soils: Well-draining, loamy, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6 – 7)

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate to high

Salt Water Tolerance: Low

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low

Drought Tolerance: Low

Light Requirements: Part Sun

Flower Color: Greenish-white, cream

Flower Characteristics: Spathe and spadix

Flowering Season: Spring – summer

Fruit: Small orange-red berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Limited pollinator attractor

Horticultural Notes: Propagated by division

Comments: Toxic to mammals (including pets) if ingested; irritates mouth, skin, and digestive tract