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The Vibrant and Eye-Catching Ardisia Crenata - Coral Berry Plant

Common name:
Coral Berry
Category:
Shrubs, Indoor Plants
Family:
Myristicaceae
Light:
Sun growing, Semi shade
Water:
Normal
Primarily grown for:
Foliage
Flowering season:
Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year
Flower or Inflorescence color:
White, Pink
Foliage color:
Green
Plant Height or length:
1 to 2 meters
Plant Spread or Width:
50 cms to 100 cms
Plant Form:
Upright or Erect
Special Character:
  • Auspicious or Feng Shui plant
  • Rare Plant or difficult to get plant
  • Attracts birds
  • Grows best in cooler regions
Generally available in India in quantities of:
Old variety plants may be difficult to get

Plant Description:

- Evergreen shrub to 2 m.
- Waxy, deep green, leathery elliptic leaves with undulate crisped margins.
- Small 1 cm white or pink flowers, clusters of attractive and long lasting glossy red berries.

Growing tips:

- Plants should be planted in soil haivng high organic matter content.
- Do not repot very often.
- Can be effectively grown in the ground as well.
- Is generally free from pests and diseases.