How to tend a Ardisia humilis

Also known as: Willughbeia drupacea Blanco, Ardisia arborescens Wall. ex A.DC., Ardisia doma Wall. ex A.DC., Ardisia drupacea (Blanco) Merr., Ardisia hainanensis Mez, Ardisia nana Buch.-Ham. ex A.DC., Ardisia obovata Blume, Ardisia oleracea Buch.-Ham. ex A.DC., Ardisia polycephala Wight, Ardisia pyrgina St.-Lag., Ardisia pyrgus Roem. & Schult., Ardisia racemosa (Lour.) Mez, Ardisia salicifolia A.DC., Ardisia sinensis Steud., Bladhia racemosa (Lour.) Nakai, Climacandra multiflora Miq., Climacandra obovata Miq., Climacandra salicifolia (A.DC.) Miq., Ardisia humilis var. arborescens C.B.Clarke, Pyrgus racemosa Lour., Tinus racemosa (Lour.) Kuntze, Tinus humilis (Vahl) Kuntze, Bladhia humilis (Vahl) Sasaki

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Put in places with scattered light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Myrsinaceae, Ardisia
Size
height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, fruiting period November-December
Flower colors
light pink, fruit color red, purple red
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