Bryonia is a demanding plant that requires consistent attention to thrive. Key care points include providing it with a sturdy support structure due to its vigorous climbing nature and ensuring it receives well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Additionally, bryonia needs protection from extreme temperatures, necessitating careful monitoring of its local climate conditions.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil pH | 6-6.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
6
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Cretan bryony (Bryonia cretica) is a flowering plant that is native to Eurasia and surrounding regions. It is a member of the gourd family and is a tendril-climbing perennial that produces white flowers that mature into black berries. Its roots grow as thick as beets and can weigh up to several pounds.
Greenish-white flowers are 1 cm across. Long curling tendrils, flowers, and fruit all stem from axils of palmately lobed leaves. The fruit is a 1.5 cm berry which blackens as it ripens.
Cretan bryony is a climbing vine with attractive red berries that has become cultivated as an ornamental. Unfortunately, it is also toxic, including the berries, which may entice children, pets, or livestock.
Bryonia cretica subsp. marmorata is a climbing perennial with heart-shaped leaves and tendrils, often found clinging to other vegetation in its Mediterranean habitat. Its greenish-white flowers bloom in spring, giving way to red berries that starkly contrast against the foliage.
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