Seasonality: evergreen perennial
Size: 12-24in, spread to 3ft; rapid growth
Leaves: delicate needlelike leaves, ferny; tiny thorns present despite soft appearance of plant; foliage is bright green or yellow green
Flowers: small waxy white flowers scattered throughout plant; not conspicuous; sporadic blooming
Fruit: small red berries, 1/4in in diameter
Stems/Trunks: green branches, arching or cascading appearance; sprawls
Range/Origin: S. Africa
Hardiness: frozen to ground at 24°F; recovers quickly; better in locations protected from frost
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- good in containers, especially hanging pots
- houseplant
- informal groundcover
- tropical effect
- best near living and traffic areas
- Exposure: part sun or part shade; takes reflected light (but not reflected heat)
- Water: moderate; once per week or per two weeks
- Soil: prepared, amended
- Propagation: seed or division; roots develop fleshy nodules
- Maintenance: low; removal of frost damage foliage; okay to mow to ground to control size, but not in heat of summer
