Water
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Erythroxylum pulchrum is a South American shrub with small white flowers and red fruits, often grown ornamentally.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
70% intensity
Avoid intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
60% intensity
Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25°C.
70% intensity
Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
50% intensity
Reduce in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
No significant toxicity reported for humans or pets.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant, remove dead or crossing branches, and encourage bushier growth. Light pruning can be done after flowering.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root cuttings under mist for best results.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Erythroxylum Pulchrum (Erythroxylum pulchrum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Erythroxylaceae |
| Genus | Erythroxylum |
| Species | Erythroxylum pulchrum |
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