LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Water when soil is dry to the touch.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide.
| Description | An exotic specimen from the forests of Northeastern India. Deep green leaves have a silvery halo, and burgundy undersides. Adds bold texture and contrast to any lightly shaded setting. An extraordinary specimen for containers, a large terrarium, or as a houseplant. |
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| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Multi-Season Interest |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ligularia (Ligularia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Fern (Arachniodes); Anemone (Anemone); False Ginseng (Metapanax delavayi) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Best with some humidity; avoid extreme heat and harsh sun exposures. Water regularly, allowing soil to dry just slightly between watering. Move container plants indoors when temperatures reach 45 degrees to overwinter as a houseplant. |







