Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Heart-shaped leaves are pinkish red to red with black, net-like venation. Young leaves are initially white and gradually turn to red. The leaves are borne on long stalks which emerge directly from underground tubers. |
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| Stems | This plant lacks a true stem. |
| Flowers | Typically, only 1 spathe and spadix inflorescence is produced at a time, but up to 2-3 are possible. The rod-like spadix is white. |
| Fruit | This plant produces white berries with many seeds. |
| Cultivation | For best growth, plant in moist, but well-drained soil and feed regularly with a low nitrogen or balanced fertilizer. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32298 |
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| Species ID | 6706 |
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