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Butcher's Broom Care Although butcher's broom tolerates drought, it grows best if you never allow the soil to dry out. Fertilize with a balanced and complete dry fertilizer in spring and midsummer, or use a liquid fertilizer every other month. Cut out the dead stems at the bottom of the plant each spring.
- How long can you take butcher's broom?
- How do you take care of a broom?
- How do you plant Ruscus?
- Is Butcher's Broom poisonous?
How long can you take butcher's broom?
Butcher's broom is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth for up to 3 months.
How do you take care of a broom?
Taking Care of Broom
Water thoroughly during dry weather until well established. Mulch with ericaceous compost in spring if the soil is alkaline.
How do you plant Ruscus?
Distantly related to the lily, Ruscus thrives in partial or deep shade and nearly any type of well-drained soil. It is suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 through 9. Once established, Ruscus plant care is minimal.
Is Butcher's Broom poisonous?
Butcher's Broom is part of the Asparagus family (Asparagaceae), and the berries are indeed poisonous. If eaten they cause digestive problems and a condition known as hemolysis; the rupturing or destruction of red blood cells.
