How to Care for Ruscus hypophyllum (Butcher's Broom)

Korean name: 루스커스

Ruscus hypophyllum is a foliage plant known for its thick, leaf-like cladodes. It is commonly grown indoors and popular as a cut foliage material. It is relatively easy to care for and suitable for decorative purposes.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Southern Europe
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cut foliage, beginner friendly, foliage plant, decorative
• Also known as: Butcher's Broom

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Tolerates dry environments.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply a mild liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Ruscus hypophyllum?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ruscus hypophyllum?

It likes Thrives in partial shade.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Ruscus hypophyllum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ruscus hypophyllum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Tolerates dry environments.. Fertilise Apply a mild liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..