
Ruscus
Ruscus hypophyllumChildrenTake care
PetsUnknown
CareEasy
SeasonAll yearWinterSpringSummerAutumn
No established meaning
Ruscus is tough, glossy greenery that lasts two to four weeks and copes with short dry spells, ideal for long-lasting arrangements.
Children: Swallowing a large amount can cause vomiting or diarrhoea.
Pets: No reliable data on pets, so keep it out of their reach.
| Meaning | No established meaning |
|---|---|
| Children | Take care |
| Pets | Unknown |
| Vase life | 14 – 28 days |
| Scent | No scent |
| Available | All year |
How to care for it
- Strip foliage below the waterline, re-cut and change the water regularly.
- It survives short spells out of water, ideal for long arrangements.
- Keep away from direct heat and sun to keep the leaves glossy.
Did you know? Its “leaves” are actually flattened stems, and its tiny flowers grow from their centre.
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Sources: Child safety from UC ANR · Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants and National Capital Poison Center; pet safety from ASPCA; vase life and season from Floralife; meanings from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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