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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight weekly for optimal fruit production
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal fruit rot
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; tolerates warm summer temperatures up to 30°C with consistent soil moisture
Characteristics
- Leaf: Trifoliate, glossy green, serrated margins, slightly hairy undersides
- Flower: White five-petaled blooms with bright yellow central stamens
- Fruit: Juicy red aggregate berries with tiny embedded achenes on the surface
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; water at the base to avoid wetting foliage and fruit
Fertilization
Apply balanced all-purpose fertilizer every 4 weeks. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which promote foliage growth over fruiting
Banana peel compost tea：Compost banana peels for 2–3 weeks, steep in water for 24 hours, dilute 1:20 with water for root drenching; avoid applying directly to foliagePruning
- Remove spent flower heads to encourage secondary fruiting flushes
- Thin overcrowded runners to improve airflow and increase fruit size
- Trim yellowing or damaged foliage in late autumn to reduce overwintering disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic; no adverse effects from ingestion of berries or foliage
Humans: Non-toxic; edible berries and leaves are safe for human consumption
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes summer sweetness, purity, and domestic abundance in Western horticulture
Usage: Edible fresh fruit, baked goods, groundcover for erosion control, and edible landscaping
