How to tend a Mitchella repens

Also known as: Perdicesea repens (L.) Prov., Mitchella repens var. alba Beal, Mitchella repens f. leucocarpa Bissell, Perdicesca repens (L.) Prov., Disperma repens J.F.Gmel., Mitchella repens f. repens

Watering

Watering only when soil is dry, water thoroughly

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Apply enough base fertilizers

Pruning

No need pruning

About this plant

Origin
China Taiwan
Category
Rubiaceae, Mitchella
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period in autumn, fruiting period in winter
Flower colors
white, fruit color red
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