|This perennial is native to tropical rain forests in Mexico and South America. Oval leaves are green and fuzzy with scalloped edges and reddish brown mid-vein. Flowers are white, tubular and fringed on the edges of the petals. Grow in fertile, rich soil in well-drained, yet moist soil. As a houseplant, give bright light and use a high quality potting soil. Locate where plant will get high humidity.