How to tend a Morus rubra

Also known as: Morus caroliniana hort. ex Moretti, Morus argutidens Koidz., Morus canadensis Poir., Morus parvifolia Raf., Morus scabra Willd., Morus riparia Raf., Morus reticulata Raf., Morus tomentosa Raf., Morus rubra var. tomentosa (Raf.) Bureau, Morus rubra f. incurva F.Seym., Morus rubra f. laevis F.Seym., Morus rubra var. incisa Bureau

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Ikes warm moist environments, like sunshine and resistant to shade

Soil

Pond scum or forest soil

Fertilizer

Apply manure as base fertilizers with calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, apply low concentration liquid nitrogen fertilizers, stop fertilization after autumn

Pruning

Remove dead and diseased branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Southeast Asia
Category
Euphorbiaceae, Acalypha
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period nearly year around
Flower colors
dark red
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