Coral Berry with Love of Nature Pot 朱砂根 (Ardisia Crenata)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Ardisia crenata is a popular indoor plant most appreciated for its long-lasting bright red berries that are produced in large numbers at the bottom half of the plant.
• When grown in a pot, it reaches a maximum height of only about 90cm (35 inches), with a spread of about 30-38cm (12-15 inches).
• It has glossy, dark green leathery leaves up to 15cm (6 inches) long.
• Thick clusters of star-shaped white or rose-pink flowers are produced usually in early summer.
• These are followed by very decorative shiny berries that are held on nearly horizontal stalks.
• The berries gradually take on a bright red color and normally persist on the plant until the flowering time the following year.
• Perfect for this festive season!

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Ardisia crenata likes deep soil rich with lots of organic matter, but it can also thrive in almost any non-soggy soil.

FEEDING/FERTILIZER

• Mulch around plants or allow leaves and other debris from overhead trees to fall down naturally around them.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Provide Ardisia crenata with a bright light at all times with several hours every day of direct sunlight.
• In summer, Ardisia crenata can be moved outdoors on a part shade spot.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• While plants are in active growth, water them plentifully as often as necessary to keep the potting mixture thoroughly moist.
• During the rest period allow the top centimeter or so of the potting mixture to dry out between waterings if the plants are kept at normal room temperature.
• If the temperature can be held below 15°C (59°F), however, water even more sparingly, allowing at least half the potting mixture to dry out between waterings.

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