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Bandicoot Berry (Leea indica)

Leea indica, commonly known as Bandicoot Berry, is a fast-growing shrub native to tropical Asia, valued for its attractive foliage and berry clusters.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Can tolerate partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Avoid temperatures below 10 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Aquilicia ottilis Gaertn.
Leea ottilis DC.
Otillis zeylanica Gaertn.
Staphylea indica Burm.f.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderVitales
  • familyVitaceae
  • genusLeea
  • speciesLeea indica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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