General description
A monocotyledonous, monoecious perennial plant.
Habitat, origin
It occurs in tropical climates and is characteristic of primeval forests. Its native habitat is South America.
Leaves, foliage
Its leaves are simple, ovate, and scattered. The leaf shoulders are blunt, and the tips are pointed or blunt. Their edges are intact, and their color is variegated. The petiole is long. The veins of the leaves are pinnate. Evergreen.
Care
It prefers loose, peaty soil. Water abundantly every 2-3 days. It cannot tolerate drought. It requires high humidity; in dry locations, spray its leaves regularly. It requires a lot of light. It cannot tolerate direct sunlight. It requires a lot of heat. It is sensitive to frost. The plant can be propagated by division. It can be repotted in spring, but only if the plant has outgrown its pot.
