Ruscus aculeatus growing shrub with rhizomes of the genus Ruscus also known as Butcher’s-broom, Ruscus aculeatus perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant for the leaves and the fruits, drought tolerant, medical, cut flower for the leaves, can grow in temperate, mediterranean, subtropical climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 7-10a.
Leaves color green in elliptic with pointed tops.
Ruscus aculeatus flower
Flower color green in star shape in the middle there is purple ball and small yellow star the flowers small.
Fruits color red in round shape (fruits not edible).
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Requirements for Ruscus aculeatus growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Rhizomes / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
50-90cm, 20-36 inches (1.5-3 feet)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Star green flowers in the middle there is purple ball and small yellow star the flowers small
Scientific name:
Ruscus aculeatus
