Rivina humilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Petiveriaceae. It was formerly placed in the pokeweed family, Phytolaccaceae. It can be found in the southern United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and tropical South America. Common names include pigeonberry, rougeplant, baby peppers, bloodberry, and coralito. The specific epithet means "dwarfish" or "lowly" in Latin, referring to the plant's short stature.
Bloodberry Care
Rivina Humilis
What is the plant
The berries contain a pigment known as rivianin or rivinianin.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
7 - 10
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Likes moist and well-drained sand, sandy loam, loam, clay, and calcareous soils.
Pruning
To improve their appearance, you should prune out any brown or yellow fronds.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a little compost.
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Sunlight
Provide bright light.
Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Temperature
Ideal temperatures should be approximately 65-75ºF + (18-24ºC +), closer to 70ºF is best.
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