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Growing Requirements

Will tolerate some sun but results are obtained when the plant is given some protection.

Characteristics

Mid green marked with brownish red in the centre of the leaves. In the cooler months the new growth is flushed white marked with broad bright red stripes. The reverse of the midribs are striped with red. The petioles are marked with red and white. The margins turn up and are moderately to broadly undulated. The foliage is rather stiffly held.

History

'McInerny's Spear'
Speciesfruticosa
Colours
  • Red
  • White
Origin Countryflag of United States United States
Leaf ShapeKahili
Light RequirementFiltered Light
SizeSmall to Medium
Produces FlowersYes
Produces SeedYes
SizeSmall to Medium