| Botanical name | Nylandtia spinosa |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant bears small, lightpurple flower clusters. |
| Common name(s) | Tortoise berry |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant is very good for coastal gardens. |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Fruit | This plant bears red berries. |
| Wildlife attractions | This plant is good for attracting birds to the garden. |
| Other languages | Skilpadbessie (A) |
Nylandtia spinosa (Tortoise berry)
- Botanical name: Nylandtia spinosa
- Common name(s): Tortoise berry
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
The stems of this small, thorny shrub become covered along their entire length with small, lightpurple flower clusters, which later become red berries. This is a good plant for attracting birds to the garden. Very good for coastal gardens.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Nylandtia spinosa requirements and features
info on these icons
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Prohibited Use Notice: No Data Scraping Allowed Except for Search Engine Indexing:
The content provided on PlantInfo.co.za is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Unauthorized extraction, reproduction, or use of the data, including scraping, for any purpose other than search engine indexing is strictly prohibited. Violations of these terms may result in legal action. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with these conditions and acknowledge the legal restrictions on the use of our content.
This plant bears small, lightpurple flower clusters.
Related plants
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
Aloes and Succulents
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
