Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Cyrtosperma

Species:

Cyrtosperma merkusii

Growth Characteristics

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in swampy, wetland areas