The Vibrant and Eye-Catching Ardisia Crenata - Coral Berry Plant
- Common name:
- Coral Berry
- Category:
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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:
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- 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
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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.
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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.
