red baneberry

How to Grow and Care for red baneberry

red baneberry · Actaea rubra
Also known as: black cohosh; coralberry; rattlesnake herb; redberry; snakeberry

Best grown in cool, moist, reasonably fertile soil in partial shade but will tolerate most soils if enriched with organic matter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing red baneberry

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Best grown in cool, moist, reasonably fertile soil in partial shade but will tolerate most soils if enriched with organic matter

How to Water red baneberry?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for red baneberry?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for red baneberry?

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What Soil Is Best for red baneberry?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for red baneberry?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize red baneberry?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune red baneberry?

Cut back after flowering or fruiting

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How to Propagate red baneberry?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or by division in early spring

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How to Transplant red baneberry?

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How to Care for red baneberry in Winter?

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How to Plant red baneberry?

Best grown in cool, moist, reasonably fertile soil in partial shade but will tolerate most soils if enriched with organic matter

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How to Repot red baneberry?

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How to Harvest red baneberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of red baneberry

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of red baneberry

Plant typeBogs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginNorth America

Scientific Classification

Species
Actaea rubra
Genus
Actaea
Family
Ranunculaceae
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