Water
Water moderately, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged roots. Reduce watering in cooler months. Signs of underwatering include wilting leaves.
Also known as Jiang Guo Xian
Deeringia amaranthoides, commonly known as redberry, is an attractive evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and clusters of small, bright red berries.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade to Full Sun
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates some direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Light
25% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged roots. Reduce watering in cooler months. Signs of underwatering include wilting leaves.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged stems. Light pruning can be done in spring to encourage bushier growth. Pinch back young shoots to promote branching.
Heavy pruning can be done in late winter.
Propagate from softwood cuttings taken in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. Root cuttings in a moist, well-draining medium. Alternatively, propagate from seed sown in spring, but germination can be variable.
Ensure good humidity for cuttings.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.
Refreshing the soil will provide new nutrients.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Redberry (Deeringia amaranthoides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Deeringia |
| Species | Deeringia amaranthoides |
Similar in genus Deeringia
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