Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and maintain a temperature of 19º to 24º C. (66º to 77º F).

Divide the rhizome during spring.

Botanic information
Leaf: The leaf is up to 200mm (8in) wide with a petiole is sheaved at the base forming a stem-like growth. The apex is acuminate and the base is cuneate.

Flower: The small tubulate flowers have 3-yellow petals that are hidden by greenish fleshy bracts that are tipped in pale pink. These are arranged in a spike that is up to 150mm (6in) long and appears towards the base of the plant during early summer.

Fruit: The small capsule contains tiny seeds that are viable but the plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively.