ID Characteristic | Most notable characteristics are the bright magenta colour and star-shaped leaves. |
Shape | A low-growing, spreading plant that grows in a star shape. |
Landscape | Good used for mass planting, in shade gardens, epiphytic garden or containers. |
Propagation | Propagated by the separation of offsets at the base of the plant. |
Cultivation | Prefers well drained, organic soil and part shade but colours are brighter with part/ filtered sun. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | The evergreen, star shaped leaves are leathery with broad, round ends that arch outwards. The grow 25 cm long and 6-7 cm wide. The outer leaves are green and the inner leaves are magenta. The edges can be sharp with a spike at the end. |
Flower Description | The small flowers grow in the centre of the cup. |