Ardisia Crenata, 1/2L
£22.00
notes
Commonly known as Coral Berry, Ardisia Crenata is a wonderful ornamental plant that becomes particularly useful over the Christmas season for adding some vibrancy to a festive display. Its hanging clusters of berries, yellow before ripening red, are retained over many weeks, contrasting against its dark green serrated leaves. Frost tender, it is often found as a houseplant.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 1/2L
- Height and Spread: 90cm (2ft 11in) x 60cm (1ft 11in)
Features
notes
Commonly known as Coral Berry, Ardisia Crenata is a wonderful ornamental plant that becomes particularly useful over the Christmas season for adding some vibrancy to a festive display. Its hanging clusters of berries, yellow before ripening red, are retained over many weeks, contrasting against its dark green serrated leaves. Frost tender, it is often found as a houseplant.
Insights
Native to East Asia, it thrives in humid conditions, and enjoys bright, indirect light. In summer, small pale flowers appear, adding to its year-round interest. Slow growing, it will not need repotting very often but do so in spring as required.
Details
- Flowers: July- August
- Frost Tender
Planting
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun (indirect) sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Protect from cold winds
- Toxic if ingested
- Reduce watering during winter months when it is dormant
- Mist regularly
- Keep away from radiators and draughts when indoors
- Can be positioned outside in a sheltered corner during summer
Glossary