Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 10-15 feet |
Plant Spread: | 10-15 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Berries white or yellow when ripe. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" Over 12" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Bog gardening |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Medicinal Herb |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68ºF-75ºF Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering Offsets |
Pollinators: | Beetles |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
MySecretIslandGarden | On July 30, 2022 | Maintenance performed Taming the beast. 6 or 7 young plants are growing around the mommas. |
MySecretIslandGarden | On June 2, 2022 | Bloomed |
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