Indigo Berry
Randia aculeata
Family: Rubiaceae
Indigo Berry grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained sandy soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Indigo Berry
Indigo Berry growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained sandy soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Indigo Berry as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 180-365 days.
Plant Overview
Indigo Berry (Randia aculeata) is listed in the Rubiaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3683
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Indigo Berry is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Well-drained sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained sandy soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 180-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 180-365 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.