How to tend a Breynia fruticosa
Also known as: Melanthesa chinensis Blume, Melanthesa glaucescens Miq., Phyllanthus introductus Steud., Phyllanthus lucens Poir., Phyllanthus simsianus Wall., Phyllanthus turbinatus Sims, Andrachne fruticosa L.
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Apply organic fertilizers mainly, chemical fertilizer if needed
Pruning
Remove dead and diseased branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Tropical areas
- Category
- Euphorbiaceae, Breynia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠20 cm, height 20-30 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period April-September, fruiting period May-December
- Flower colors
- Leaf color green, fruit color red
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