Also known as Lowveld Bead-String · Venda Bead-String
lowveld beadstring (Alchornea laxiflora) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to southern Africa, known for its medicinal uses and as a food source for wildlife.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and extreme cold.
Light
25% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half during growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent the potting mix from completely drying.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, or to remove any dead or overgrown branches. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best performed in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This encourages bushier growth.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in well-draining potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location.
Roots typically form within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Lowveld Beadstring (Alchornea laxiflora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Alchornea |
| Species | Alchornea laxiflora |
Similar in genus Alchornea
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