Nertera depressa
Pin cushion plant, Coral bead plant, English baby tears, Bead plant
Also known as Nertera granadensis
- Height × spread
- 0.02m – 0.02m × 0.3m – 0.3m
- Position
- Part shade
Availability
Please ask in store about availability
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
This small plant originated in south east Asia as well as Australia and New Zealand. It makes a mat of fine foliage that is covered in small fruits in shades of orange or red. There are a number of named cultivars.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Fruit colour
- Orange, Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Prostrate
- Height
- 0.02m – 0.02m
- Spread
- 0.3m – 0.3m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Indoors, Exotic garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Indoor light
- A light position not direct sun
- Indoor temperature
- 10C minimum temperature
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Indoors
Feed with houseplant food monthly
Give the plant a balanced houseplant feed monthly while in growth.
Where food elements are listed as three numeric values on the label representing in order Nitrogen(N)-Phosphorus(P)-Potassium(K), with percentage values for each, choose one where the values are more or less equal.
Spring-Winter · Indoors
Water by placing container in water
For best results stand container in water so the plant draws water up from the base. When the compost is thoroughly moistened, remove it from the water. When the compost is just dry repeat the procedure.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Houseplant compost for repotting
Repot using any good quality house plant compost.
Indoor temperature · Planting
10C minimum temperature
This plant requires a minimum temperature of 10 Centigrade.
Indoor plant · Planting
Position in indirect light indoors
Give the plant a position that is cool and light, and away from direct sunshine.