General Landscape Uses: Shady tropical garden beds, ground cover under trees

Ecological Restoration Notes: Not recommended

Description: A stunning tropical houseplant known for its elongated, light green leaves with dark green feather-like patterns.

Dimensions: Height 1 – 2 ft.; Spread 1 – 1.5 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Native Range: South America

Native Habitats: Tropical rainforests

Soils: Rich, well-draining

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low

Drought Tolerance: Low

Light Requirements: Part Sun

Flower Color: White to pale purple or lavender

Flower Characteristics: Small, tubular or cup-shaped

Flowering Season: Spring to early summer

Fruit: Small, dry capsule

Wildlife and Ecology: Microhabitat creation, pollinator attraction

Horticultural Notes: Propagation by division, seed

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