| Light: | MEDIUM LIGHT | | Plant Care: | | | The Coral Berry should be kept cool in winter and away from draught at all times. Keep warm in summer and winter, never below 65 degrees. Grow in a brightly lit spot away from direct sunlight. Always grow in soil-based potting mix. Keep soil moist at all times and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize every month with 20-20-20 fertilizer.
For propagation, use semi-ripe stem cuttings in spring or summer. You can also propagate from seeds by sowing them at 55 degrees in early spring. | | Facts: | | | The Ardisia genus includes about 250 species of evergreen trees and shrubs from moist woodland in tropical and warm-temperate areas of Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The name, Ardisia, is Japanese for "ten thousands ryou (old currency of Japan)".
Ardisia is a slow-growing shrub grown as a potted plant because of its abundant crop of long lasting, bright red berries. The glossy leathery leaves make this shrub an attractive foliage plant. The berries follow tiny flowers which appear in summer, which stay on the plant for many months. |
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