Commonly grown foliage plant, about 40-75 cm high with branching
stems that spread laterally. The oblong green leaves are patterned
in irregularly shaded bands of pale yellow-green, with pale
green undersides. Small, white flowers on one-sided spikes are
produced intermittently. Native to Brazil.
Growing
Cultivation: They require bright to moderate light but direct
sunlight may cause the leaves to curl. They need ample water
during the growing season and dislike low humidity. Propagation
is usually from basal offshoots.