A tender perennial that can be grown as annual or a house plant.
Pronunciation
(plek-RAN-thus)(FOR-ster-ii)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone
(9b)10-11
Sunlight
full, mostly sunny, some shade, in the house as bright an area as possible
Moisture
average
Soil & Site
average
Temperature
frost sensitive
Leaves
thick, succulent, mint green leaves with a golden yellow irregular margin
Dimensions
12-14 inches or taller
Maintenance
pruned to maintain stocky plants
Propagation
easy from tip cuttings
Notes & Reference
#109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)