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

Description

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.