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Mulberries or other bushes indoors? (piefed.blahaj.zone)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/houseplants@mander.xyz
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Running into mixed messages while reading about whether mulberries can be grown indoors or not. Does anyone know if they require their cold periods to live and function, or will they be healthy but simply not make fruit? I'd love to grow a berry bush or a similar sized ornamental shrub inside, but I do not have access to an outdoor space to give it chilling time. Has anyone done this before?

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[–] 4 points 10 months ago (6 children)

Just gonna toss out holly and elderberry for consideration. Would need to hand pollinate the holly for berries (maybe the elderberry too).

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 10 months ago (5 children)

    It looks like those (and unfortunately most of the common indoor fruits) are incompatible with pets. Appreciate the suggestion though

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago (4 children)

    You could join me in my experimental jabuticaba bonsai endeavor. Mine is growing well, but no signs of flowering yet.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 10 months ago (3 children)

    Those trees are wild looking. Hadn't heard of those before. I hope it blooms for you! Any idea whether or not they're toxic to pets?

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    The fruit is not toxic to dogs, but the peel and seeds are not digestible, so if it's a small dog eating a significant amount, it could cause gastric distress up to intestinal blockage. I couldn't find info on leaves, or cats. Birds will regularly nibble on them.

    It's worth noting that eating a lot of the pulp will make it harder for you to poop, just like guava or certain cheeses.

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