Indian Strawberry. An easy to care for plant with a long period of interest. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to August. Fruits August to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Duchesnea indica
An easy to care for plant with a long period of interest
Additional information
| Generic | Duchesnea |
|---|---|
| Species | indica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Indian Strawberry |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August, September |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
| Propagation | Division |
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