Rubiaceae
Amyruca (Psychotria carthagenensis)
Psychotria carthagenensis
A shrub for part shade, high humidity and regular watering in a free-draining mix. It cannot take frost or waterlogging.
Every 5 days
Bright indirect
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What is Amyruca?
Amyruca (Psychotria carthagenensis) is a medium-care plant from the Rubiaceae family. Amyruca (Psychotria carthagenensis) is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the coffee family (Rubiaceae), native to tropical and subtropical America, from Mexico to southern Brazil and Bolivia. It grows in the forest understory, usually 1-3 m tall. It has simple, glossy green leaves and small, fragr...
Amyruca grows up to 3.0m, spread of 300cm, watering every 5 days. It is suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Amyruca is safe to keep around pets. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 10 days.
How to Care for Amyruca?
TLDR: Amyruca needs Bright indirect, watering every 5 days, and temperatures between 15-30°C with 40-70% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Amyruca?
Water regularly, about twice a week in hot weather, letting the surface dry a little between waterings. Overwatering quickly rots the roots.
How Much Light Does Amyruca Need?
Part shade or bright filtered light, like the forest understory. With enough water and feeding it tolerates more sun.
What Is the Best Soil for Amyruca?
A well-drained, humus-rich mix. Mulch the surface to keep moisture in.
What Pot Should You Use for Amyruca?
A medium to large pot with drainage holes and a free-draining mix.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 30 days
What Is Amyruca and Where Does It Come From?
Amyruca (Psychotria carthagenensis) is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the coffee family (Rubiaceae), native to tropical and subtropical America, from Mexico to southern Brazil and Bolivia. It grows in the forest understory, usually 1-3 m tall. It has simple, glossy green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers followed by reddish berries. It is grown as a collector's plant in warm climates or in containers.
How to Propagate Amyruca?
Tip cuttings
High humidity and warmth greatly help rooting.
- 1 Take 10-15 cm semi-ripe tip cuttings
- 2 Remove the lower leaves and halve the upper ones
- 3 Insert into moist, free-draining mix
- 4 Keep covered, warm and in light shade
Materials needed:
Seed
Use fresh seed.
- 1 Remove the seeds from ripe berries and wash off the pulp
- 2 Sow shallowly in moist mix
- 3 Keep warm, humid and in part shade
Materials needed:
How Big Does Amyruca Grow?
TLDR: Amyruca can reach up to 3.0m tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
3.0m
Spread
3.0m
Foliage
Evergreen
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Is your plant showing symptoms?
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What Diseases Commonly Affect Amyruca?
TLDR: Amyruca is susceptible to 1 known diseases. Monitor regularly for early detection.
Fun Facts
It belongs to the coffee family.
In Colombia it grows from sea level up to 2,300 m.
A hybrid with Psychotria viridis, called 'Nexus', was bred for more cold tolerance and faster growth.
Frequently asked questions
Is Psychotria carthagenensis related to coffee?
Does it need sun or shade?
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