Houseplants Herbaceous Perennial
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with thick creeping rhizomes, and long, broadly lance-shaped glossy dark green leaves to 70cm long, sometimes with pale yellow spots. Purple-tinted yellow-white fleshy, star-shaped flowers may appear at the base of the plant in summer or autumn, followed by green berries. Although grown as a houseplant, it is a useful garden plant in mild areas, and is tolerant of shade and dry conditions
Position
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres