Bead Plant. An pretty plant which has tiny greenish white flowers in early summer followed by attractive bead-like berries. Max Height 2cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits September to December. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Nertera depressa
An pretty plant which has tiny greenish white flowers in early summer followed by attractive bead-like berries
Additional information
| Generic | Nertera |
|---|---|
| Species | depressa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bead Plant |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 2cm |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | red, orange |
| Fruits When | September, December |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
| Propagation | Division |
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