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. Big, dramatically dark green leaves show peeks of their contrasting, burgundy undersides and stems. 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 | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Multi-Season Interest |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
| Foliage Color | Dark 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. |






