Editing Strychnos spinosa (section)

== Cultivation ==

=== Soil and water ===

In its native range, Strychnos spinosa occurs in dry woodland, thickets, bushveld, riverine fringes, sand forest, and coastal bush. It grows in well-drained sandy or rocky soils. A habitat-based cultivation inference is to favor free drainage rather than persistent waterlogging, including where the plant grows near seasonal riverine habitat.<sup>[[#cite_note-4|[4]]]</sup>

=== Sun and humidity ===

Full sun is suitable, and some shade is tolerated. A habitat-based cultivation inference is that bright light with limited shade during establishment is a reasonable starting point, with airflow maintained around the plant.<sup>[[#cite_note-4|[4]]]</sup>

=== Seasonal changes ===

Strychnos spinosa is deciduous, and PlantZAfrica records greenish-white flowers from September to February. Fruit appears after good rains and changes from green to yellow as it ripens. These observations describe a rain-linked seasonal rhythm rather than a universal calendar for every growing climate; monitor flowering and fruit development against local rainfall and temperature.<sup>[[#cite_note-4|[4]]]</sup>