Ardisia – Ardisia. Family – Myrsinaceae. Homeland – tropical regions of Asia.
An original evergreen houseplant with beautiful fruits. Indoors, ardisia is a small bush 60-80 cm high with green leathery oval-shaped leaves. In spring (May-June) it blooms with small, white flowers. The fruits are coral-red berries the size of a pea. With good care, it blooms and bears fruit almost all year round.
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Placement. The plant prefers a bright place protected from direct sunlight. In summer, ardisia can be taken outside, in winter – placed indoors with a temperature of 15 – 17 ° C.
Care. Moderate watering with water that does not contain lime. In summer, frequent spraying is recommended; you can place the pot on a tray filled with water and gravel. During the period of growth and development (March-September), it is recommended to feed ardisia with flower fertilizers twice a month. A young plant is replanted annually, after 5-6 years – every other year.
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Pests and diseases. Scale insects and felt insects appear on the plant if the air in the room is very dry. If there is excess moisture, the roots may begin to rot.
Reproduction possibly by seeds that germinate directly on the mother plant, and by apical cuttings, if the soil temperature is maintained at 22–25°C.
On a note:
- The edges of the leaves of this plant have special thickenings in which vital bacteria live. When the leaves are removed, the bacteria die.
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