Leaf Size: The leaves are large, heart-shaped, and thick, often described as "pancake-sized," often boasting significant silver vein contrast.

Habit: It has a compact growth pattern, making it ideal for indoor, tabletop displays rather than becoming a large climbing vine. 

Foliage: The leaves are velvety to the touch, deep green to almost black in color, featuring prominent silver, white, or light green veins.

Development: Emerging leaves often start as a metallic, light-yellow/red green, which eventually matures into a deep, dark green.