Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Dovyalis hispidula, the bristly sourberry, is a thorny shrub native to South Africa, producing tart, edible fruits and serving as an attractive, dense hedge.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers a location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruiting.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allowing top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate brief periods of lower temperatures but protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during growing season (spring/summer).
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Prune to shape the plant, remove dead or diseased branches, and improve air circulation. Light pruning can be done after flowering or fruiting. Heavy pruning is best done in late winter before new growth begins.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring, or take semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. Seeds may require stratification. Cuttings should be rooted in well-draining potting mix, kept consistently moist and warm.
Repot young plants every 1-2 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a good quality, well-draining potting mix. Mature plants may only need repotting every 3-4 years.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Dovyalis |
| Species | Dovyalis hispidula |
Similar in genus Dovyalis
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
