Also known as Black Jet-Bead · Black Jetbead · Jetbead
Jet Bead (Rhodotypos scandens) is an adaptable deciduous shrub known for its white flowers and striking black fruit. It offers ornamental appeal throughout the seasons.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Best flowering in sun.
Consistent Moisture
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Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not saturated. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
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Hardy
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Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Outdoor
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Moderate
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Feed annually in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Jet Bead regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency in winter when the plant is dormant.
Check soil moisture by touching the surface before watering.
Prune Jet Bead in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain shape and promote air circulation.
Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage a bushier habit.
Jet Bead is easily propagated by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Select healthy, semi-hardwood cuttings, dip them in rooting hormone, and plant them in a moist potting mix.
Keep them in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Repot Jet Bead every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. This is best done in early spring before growth starts. Use a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix. Water thoroughly after repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Jet Bead (Rhodotypos scandens)
Where Jet Bead (Rhodotypos scandens) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rhodotypos |
| Species | Rhodotypos scandens |
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