Devil Pepper (Rauvolfia Verticillata) is a perennial shrub in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.
Rauvolfia verticillata is an erect shrub or small tree widely distributed in Asia and valued for its medicinal alkaloids.
Devil Pepper
Rauvolfia Verticillata
Rauvolfia verticillata is an erect shrub or small tree widely distributed in Asia and valued for its medicinal alkaloids.
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