Nertera grenadensis Bead plant (Rubiaceae)

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Nertera grenadensis
Bead plant
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The Nertera grenadensis plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bead plant. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. depressa. Banks.&Sol. N. montana.

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Latin Name:  Nertera grenadensis
Common Name:  Bead plant
Family:  Rubiaceae
Author:  (Mutis.)Druce.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.01   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Coastal to sub-alpine damp forest, shrubland, grassland, boggy ground and herbfield, North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[44].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a shaded part of a cool greenhouse or cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Consider giving the plants some protection from the cold for their first winter outdoors. Division in spring.

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