Pigeonberry
Rivina humilis
Also listed as Piercea acuminata, Piercea glabra
Also known as Coral Berry, Bloodberry, Rougeplant
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A compact, tropical perennial with small white or pink flowers followed by attractive red berries. It's commonly grown as a houseplant or in warm gardens for its ornamental foliage and persistent fruit.
Why grow it
Pigeonberry offers year-round ornamental interest in warm climates where many deciduous alternatives drop foliage seasonally. Its compact habit and persistent berries make it useful for container cultivation or as understory fill in tropical permaculture systems. Compared to related ornamental berry plants, it tolerates partial shade and lower maintenance once established, though it lacks the cold hardiness of temperate alternatives.
Watch out for
In suitable climates, plants may self-seed readily in garden settings, so deadheading spent berries can help manage volunteer seedlings. Consistent moisture and good drainage support better foliage quality than drought-stressed plants, which may show reduced berry production or leggy growth.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Phytolaccaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and South America
Native to: Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A compact, tropical perennial with small white or pink flowers followed by attractive red berries. It's commonly grown as a houseplant or in warm gardens for its ornamental foliage and persistent fruit.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Pigeonberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Pigeonberry offers year-round ornamental interest in warm climates where many deciduous alternatives drop foliage seasonally. Its compact habit and persistent berries make it useful for container cultivation or as understory fill in tropical permaculture systems. Compared to related ornamental berry plants, it tolerates partial shade and lower maintenance once established, though it lacks the cold hardiness of temperate alternatives.
Watch out for
In suitable climates, plants may self-seed readily in garden settings, so deadheading spent berries can help manage volunteer seedlings. Consistent moisture and good drainage support better foliage quality than drought-stressed plants, which may show reduced berry production or leggy growth.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Phytolaccaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and South America
Native to: Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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