Embelia requires a bright spot with indirect sunlight and well-draining soil to thrive. It prefers moderate watering; ensure the soil stays moist but not waterlogged. A notable point is that embelia benefits from occasional misting in dry conditions to maintain humidity levels, making it a low-maintenance plant suitable for beginners.
Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10-12
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One of the favorite host plants of the Plumb Judy butterfly, sour-leaved embelia provides both food for its larvae and nectar for adults. Its berries provide a food source for local birds, civets, and macaque monkeys, which it depends on to scatter its seeds. It is not normally cultivated, but can sometimes be found on seed exchanges.
False black pepper is a white-flowered, climbing shrub. It produces a sweet-sour fruit that resembles black peppercorns. The tropical plant prefers moist soil and semi-shade, beneath trees that act as a support for the climber. Its name, false black pepper, refers to the similarity of its fruits to peppercorns.
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