| General Description | Evergreen shrub grown for its foliage. |
| Shape | Rosette on slender, narrow trunks. |
| Landscape | Commonly used as a houseplant or tropical landscape plant with many cultivars available. |
| Propagation | By stem tip cuttings in spring rooted in moist soil. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in rich, well-drained soil in high humidity and bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. |
| Pests | Mealybugs, spider mites, scale and thrips. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Long and tapered, with wavy margins, grows to 7.5 cm wide, 60 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Small, highly fragrant, and grow in clusters. |
| Fruit Description | Berries are 1 - 2 cm in diameter, containing several seeds. |
| Colour Description | Leaves vary in colour, ranging from medium to dark green, sometimes with white stripes. Flower buds are pink and the flowers are pale pink to white. Berries are yellow to orange. |
| Texture Description | Leaves are smooth and glossy. |