A vigorous, tender evergreen perennial about 2m tall, with lance-shaped mid-green leaves to 18cm long, the tips bent over, sometimes margined or striped white. Inconspicuous pale yellow flowers are produced at any time of year
1-1.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow indoors in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) in bright, indirect light. Water freely and apply a general liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to summer. Provide high humidity by placing the container on a tray of moist gravel. Water to keep compost moist in winter, and keep draught-free at a constant temperature. Repot annually in late spring or early summer. See houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagate by seed sown at 19 to 24°C in spring as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
No pruning required
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Generally disease-free