Category Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger Seed is poisonous if ingested Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color White/Near White
Bloom Time Late Spring/Early Summer
| Foliage Evergreen Blue-Green Smooth-Textured
Other details This plant is suitable for growing indoors Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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