General Description | This evergreen shrub forms beautiful rosettes of silver leaves with red veins. Tiny, green flowers emerge during the summer. |
Shape | Bushy |
Landscape | Patio, single specimen, or container. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings, or leaf cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow under glass. Grows best in loam, preferring well-draining soil. It requires partial shade with moderate watering in the summer, and full sunlight while watering sparingly during the winter. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Rain forests floor, tropical forest floor. |