{"title":"Tropical Ardisia","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eGenus: Ardisia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrimulaceae\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e(formerly Myrsinaceae)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCoral Berry, Christmas Berry, Spiceberry\u003cbr data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEast and Southeast Asia, particularly China, Japan, Korea, and parts of Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eArdisia crenata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an evergreen shrub best known for its glossy, dark green, leathery leaves with finely scalloped (crenate) edges and its clusters of bright red berries that persist through winter. Small, star-shaped white to pinkish flowers bloom in early summer and are followed by the vibrant fruit that gives this plant its festive common name. It is often grown indoors or in warm climates as a decorative plant, especially for winter colour. In some tropical and subtropical regions, it has become invasive due to its self-seeding nature and shade tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light; tolerates some shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eGrows best in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eWater regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003ePrune to shape after fruiting and to remove any leggy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eKeep indoors in cooler climates, as it is not frost-hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eThe long-lasting red berries make\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eArdisia crenata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea popular holiday ornamental in pots and arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eBerries can remain on the plant for months, sometimes until the next blooming season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eIn some regions (e.g., parts of the southeastern U.S.), it is considered invasive due to its ability to spread in shady forests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eThe genus name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eArdisia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emay derive from the Greek “ardis,” meaning “point” or “spear,” possibly referring to the shape of the flower parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eWhile attractive, the berries and leaves are considered toxic if ingested in large quantities—keep away from pets and children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-ardisia.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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