@jblue I am so envious! For three years I have tried to grow similar plants so I can have the view during my winter, but no, my plants always die. Maybe in the after life.

@jblue @i tried them once even though the common understanding around here was that it's mildly toxic, because they looked appetizing. And then I couldnt stop because they taste exactly like rootbeer for some reason. So good.

@weirdmustard @i I think that it’s the oil that is mildly toxic (but is also used medicinally). The oil is made from the leaves of the plant not the berries.

@Blanco yeah mine died last year and I got a new one. My original came from Lowe’s and they probably sourced the plant from a northern grower’s climate since it was sold as a Christmas plant.

The one I bought this year came from a local garden store which sources from nurseries that grow further south. So I’m hoping that these ones are landraced for hotter summer climates. It’s supposed to be native where I live. 💚

@jblue Yes. I try to play that game. I buy from a local nursery that specializes in plants for my region. Such is life. Hope yours survive this time.

@Blanco yeah me too 💚