Rivina humilis (Bloodberry)

Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) white flowers with green fruit and oval green leaves close up
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) white flowers grow alongside round green fruit on slender stems near leaves.

Botanical name: Rivina humilis

Common names: Bloodberry, Rouge Plant, Baby Pepper,Pigeonberry, Coralito, Inkberry, Small Pokeweed

Family: Phytolaccaceae

Origin: Southern US and Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Herbaceous plant to 4 feet, sometimes woody at base; leaves ovate to oblong, thin to 4 inches long, petioles slender; racemes slender, loose, to 8 inches long. Flowers greenish to rosy; fruit bright red, 3/16 inch in diameter. It is unique in that it is covered with small white and pink flowers, orange and red berries, and red and green foliage at the same time. The berries are much loved by birds providing them with winter food, and it is also attractive to bees, and butterflies. Propagation: Take stem cuttings in spring. Sow seeds.


Image gallery: 11 images
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) pink fruit and green leaves on a plant close up view
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) with pink fruit and green leaves on a small shrubby plant
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) red fruit and small white flower on a green plant branch
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) stems with rounded red fruit and tiny white flowers against green leaves.
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) with white flower and green leaves in a close up view
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) with tiny white flower clusters and oval shaped green foliage.
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) plant with small red fruit and green leaves, close up shot.
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) stems with small red fruit nestled among soft green leaves on branches.
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) orange fruit and green leaves on the plant close up
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) with small orange berries and tiny white flowers on green foliage.
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) plant with small white flowers and round red fruit on branch
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) branches with small white flowers and clusters of round red fruit berries
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) plant with orange fruit and tiny white flowers on green leaves.
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) plant showing clusters of round orange fruit alongside small white flower buds.
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) plant with small red fruit and abundant light green oval leaves
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) with long drooping clusters of red fruit nestled among soft green leaves
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) vibrant red fruit in close up held against a human hand
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) clusters of round red fruit held within a hand for scale
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) red fruit on green leaves, close up view of berry cluster
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) clusters of round red berries attached to wide green textured foliage leaves.
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) orange fruit close up, highlighting clusters of round berries on green stems.
Rivina humilis (Bloodberry) clusters of round orange fruit attached to soft green stems and leaves.


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