Grows less than 1 ft in 2-3 years. P. gloriosum has velvety leaves shaped like hearts and dappled with red and cream. This is a very full-looking climber covered with leaves. P. oxycardium is a vigorous climber composed of many long, glossy deep green leaves. It is also known as P. cordatum.
All varieties are poisonous if eaten in quantity.
Contact with some varieties has been known to cause skin rashes.