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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering, keep soil moist but well-drained
Temperature
Warm tropical to subtropical climate
Characteristics
- Leaves: Pinnate, commonly with 5 elliptic to lanceolate leaflets, margins entire, glossy green surface;
- Flowers: Small, greenish-yellow, arranged in axillary or terminal clusters, petals inconspicuous;
- Fruits: Ovoid drupes, bright red when ripe, about 1 cm long;
- Bark: Smooth to slightly fissured, gray-brown.
Care Guide
Watering
Water regularly to maintain slight soil moisture
Fertilization
Apply balanced organic fertilizer to support flowering. Regular feeding during active growth promotes healthy foliage and fruit set
Banana peel compost：Dry and chop banana peels; mix into soil near root zone; avoid large fresh pieces to prevent pestsPruning
- Remove damaged or diseased branches;
- Shape canopy to improve light penetration;
- Thin interior shoots to increase airflow;
- Prune post-fruiting to stimulate new growth.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No known toxicity per ASPCA or related references
Humans: Bark and seeds may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested raw
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: - Ornamental for attractive clusters of bright red fruits; - Minor ethnobotanical uses for bark extracts in traditional medicine.
