Coral Berry. An attractive houseplant with starry white or pale pink flowers followed by decorative berries. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits August to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Protect from frost and Conservatory.
Ardisia crenata
An attractive houseplant with starry white or pale pink flowers followed by decorative berries
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Ardisia |
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Species | crenata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Coral Berry |
Flower Colour | white, pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Myrsinaceae |
Spread | 50cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | August, September |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from frost, Conservatory |
Planting | |
Care | Keep just moist in winter, Mist regularly, Water with tepid water |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back to 1/3 of size to an outward facing bud |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Scale |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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