Also known as Red Hook-Berry
Artabotrys monteiroae, the Red Hookberry, is a fast-growing woody vine native to East Africa, prized for its fragrant, yellow flowers and edible red fruits.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, allowing top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-25°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength 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 consistently, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering slightly during the cooler, dormant months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid standing water.
Prune to shape the plant, remove dead or diseased branches, and encourage bushier growth. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best performed in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Thin out overcrowded stems to improve air circulation.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and warm, and they should root within several weeks.
Alternatively, air layering can be successful.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one.
Repotting is best done in early spring before the active growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Red Hookberry (Artabotrys monteiroae)
Where Red Hookberry (Artabotrys monteiroae) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Artabotrys |
| Species | Artabotrys monteiroae |
Similar in genus Artabotrys
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