Keep lightly and consistently moist, not soggy. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, then empty the saucer. Never let the pot sit in water.
Size
1-3 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Habit
Perennial clump
Toxicity
Toxic — Pets & Humans
Description
A tropical perennial with glossy, lance-shaped leaves and elegant white flower spathes; best grown as a houseplant in Phoenix.
Bloom Time
Spring to early summer
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Habit
Perennial clump
Mature Size
1-3 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Dark green
Landscape Use
Container / Patio, Indoor / Houseplant
Garden Style
Container / Patio, Shade / Indoor
Soil
Amended / Rich, Moist Soil, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Chinese evergreen, Fittonia, Parlor palm
Toxic — Pets & Humans
Toxic to pets and humans if ingested (insoluble calcium oxalates)
Care Instructions
Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates lower light but flowers less. Avoid direct Phoenix sun, which scorches foliage.
Water: Keep lightly and consistently moist, not soggy. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, then empty the saucer. Never let the pot sit in water.
Soil: Rich, well-drained, moisture-retentive potting mix with coco coir or peat, fine bark, and perlite.
Mature size: Typically 1–2 feet tall and wide; size varies by cultivar.
Bloom: Usually spring through summer; may bloom intermittently indoors with adequate indirect light and warmth.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; sensitive to cold and not frost-hardy.
Growth rate: Moderate in warm conditions with adequate indirect light; slower in low light.