ardisia
elliptica
elliptica
Care level
Medium
This tropical charmer produces clusters of shiny red berries that persist for months, creating a festive display year-round against its glossy dark green leaves. Unlike other ardisias, it forms a neat, compact bush that's perfect for smaller spaces, and its berries gradually ripen from green to black through red, giving a beautiful multi-colored effect.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (15°C - 30°C)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
Click on the soil name for more information.
Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
Incorrect or incomplete information?
In our goal of building the best plant database, we sometimes make mistakes or have incomplete information. You can help us fill these gaps!
Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
| Human | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat | |||
| Dog |
Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & self-pollinating
The ardisia elliptica can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.