Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 30 to 60 inches (.75-1.5m) |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: When grown in the ground the fruit will be @ 12 inches long. If grown as a houseplant the fruit will be much smaller and less tasty. |
Fruiting Time: | Summer Winter |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Brown Pink Purple Other: Brown |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: Green, unripe fruit has toxic qualities and can cause throat irritation as well as stomach irritation if eaten. Sap from leaves contain toxins including calcium oxalate crystals that cause contact dermititis as well as severe mouth pain if ingested. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Offsets Other: Leafy tops of mature fruits. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
MySecretIslandGarden | On March 11, 2023 | Bloomed |
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