Ruscus - Wikipedia
Ruscus, commonly known as butcher's broom, is a genus of six species of flowering plants, native to western and southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa, and southwestern Asia east to the Caucasus. [1]
How to Grow and Care for Ruscus - The Spruce
2024年7月18日 · Ruscus is an evergreen shrub known for its bright green often prickly leaves and vibrant red berries in the winter. Ruscus grows best in moderately warm to cooler shady wooded areas and adds color to a woodland garden. The plant can thrive in partial to full shade and needs well-drained soil on the acidic side.
Ruscus aculeatus - Wikipedia
Ruscus aculeatus, known as butcher's-broom, [2] is a low evergreen dioecious Eurasian shrub, with flat shoots known as cladodes that give the appearance of stiff, spine-tipped leaves. Small greenish flowers appear in spring, and are borne singly in the centre of the cladodes.
Ruscus Plant Care - How To Grow Ruscus Plants In The Gardens ...
2023年3月1日 · Ruscus, also known as butcher’s broom, is a shrubby, tough-as-nails evergreen with deep green “leaves” that are actually flattened stems with needle-like points. If you’re looking for a drought-tolerant, shade-loving, deer-resistant plant, Ruscus is a good bet.
Ruscus aculeatus - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Ruscus aculeatus, commonly called butcher's broom, knee holly or piaranthus, is a prickly, mounded, rhizomatous, suckering, evergreen sub-shrub that is native to Europe, the Black Sea area, northern Africa and the Azores. It typically grows to 2-3' tall and as wide.
Ruscus Plant Care — The Definitive Guide - Plantophiles
2021年7月27日 · Also known as Butcher’s broom, Ruscus aculeatus is one of the most resilient houseplant species. If you’re a new plant parent and are just getting into the groove of caring for houseplants, this tough-to-kill plant
Ruscus aculeatus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Most species of Ruscus are dioecious (that is, have separate male and female plants) except for this species which sometimes has self-fertile flowers. Regardless of this trait, you should plant both sexes in a ratio of one male to six female if maximizing fruit production is desired.
Ruscus Shrub: Ultimate Care Guide - Florgeous
2023年9月27日 · Ruscus species like the butcher’s-broom are great, low-maintenance evergreens for areas where other plants may struggle to grow. Read on to learn more about growing and caring for these unusual plants.
Ruscus Plant: Care Guide for the Robust Foliage Easily in Your Home
2024年6月11日 · The Ruscus plant of the Asparagaceae family is a hardy and robust houseplant that grows in a range of environments. What makes this plant a favorite is that it can grow under several conditions, thus making it a favorite among beginner gardeners.
How to Grow and Care for Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
2023年5月9日 · The Ruscus shrub bears stiff, flat branches that were collected and used to make small brooms for cleaning off butcher’s blocks. Moreover, in recent years, it has been discovered that the shrub contains antibacterial qualities in its leaves, so this made it a more effective cleaning material than originally realized.