pyracantha
fortuneana
fortuneana
Care level
Easy
This vigorous climber puts on a spectacular show with clusters of bright orange berries that persist through winter, making it a favorite among winter birds. Unlike its cousins, it features particularly glossy leaves and shows excellent resistance to fire blight disease, making it a reliable choice for hedges and wall coverage.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (-15°C - 35°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Climbing
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 90 to 180 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards by attaching to supports or winding around them.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The pyracantha fortuneana can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.