Mitchella repens

Partridge Berry

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Evergreen creeping perennial with glossy leaves and red berries. Native to eastern North American woodlands.
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Plant Details

Common Name Partridge Berry
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Mitchella
Species Repens
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Foliage plant, flowers in late spring turning to persistent red berries
Leaf Color dark glossy green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, humus-rich loam or peat mix with excellent drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Low light to partial shade. Avoid direct sun which scorches leaves.

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Fertilization

Dilute liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer).

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Pruning

Light trimming to maintain shape, remove dead foliage promptly

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
300 – 2000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
50 – 1200
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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