Berry Heath (Erica Baccans) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.
Erica baccans is a showy, evergreen shrub known for its profuse pink to cherry-red flowers and is endemic to the Cape Peninsula in South Africa.
Berry Heath
Erica Baccans
Erica baccans is a showy, evergreen shrub known for its profuse pink to cherry-red flowers and is endemic to the Cape Peninsula in South Africa.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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