Symphoricarpos rotundifolius — an easy houseplant, prefers partial sun light
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Symphoricarpos rotundifolius

Symphoricarpos Rotundifolius

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Symphoricarpos rotundifolius is a North American subshrub in the honeysuckle family, also known by the common name round-leaved snowberry.

A note from PlantMom

Coralberry resists disease well and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. As for care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Coralberryt is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much gardening experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Symphoricarpos Rotundifolius.

Light

Coralberry does best in a spot that gets sun for only a portion of the day, though it can tolerate places that are exposed to full sun all day or are largely shaded. Uneven sun exposure can impair its growth, reduce berry production, and harm its foliage.

Temperature

The coralberry plant originates from temperate regions and thrives in average temperatures of 41 to 95 ℉ (5 to 35 ℃). In winter it can withstand lows of 23 to 32 ℉ (-5 to 0 ℃), and in summer it tolerates highs of 86 to 95 ℉ (30 to 35 ℃). To cope with seasonal temperature changes, it is best grown in well-draining soil with moderate watering.

Fertilizer

To encourage healthy growth, fertilize your Coralberry in early spring. Routine fertilization improves its overall health, leading to vigorous growth, greater tolerance of challenging conditions, and enhanced resistance to diseases and pests. Follow a specific fertilization schedule for your Coralberry to maintain foliage that is vivid in color and has a full, lush appearance.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Symphoricarpos
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
0.91 m to 1.83 m
Mature Spread
1.22 m to 2.44 m
Leaf Color
Green, Blue
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Fall, Winter
Native Area
Mexico
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Coralberry en Roundleaf snowberry en Round-leaved snowberry en Mountain snowberry
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