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Common names: "Coralberry" or " Spiceberry"
Latin name:
Ardisia crispa - synonyms crenata or crenulata 

Coralberry - Spiceberry - Ardisia crispa
Native to: South East Asia
Growth habit:
An upright woody houseplant like shrub usually not over 24" in height or 18" in width.
Flowers:
Yes when mature.
Temps:
Normal indoor temps
Humidity:
Not critical.
Pests: Not effected by many pests. 
Lighting:
Pictured Houseplant: 3" Coralberry
Houseplant Cultural information: In the wild, "Coralberry" is a bush that's about 5 foot tall and is covered with bright red berries. Indoors it's an attractive house plant. 

Ardisia is an easy plant to grow. Keep your Coralberry in a location with bright filtered light avoiding direct sun.

Check for water weekly keeping the soil barely moist. Allow the surface soil to dry to the touch between waterings.

Feed monthly with Peter's Houseplant food if the plant is actively growing. During the winter months feed quarterly.

Propagation of stem cuttings is very difficult.

Common houseplant pests can include: Foliar Mealy bug.

Ardisia Coralberry is usually only available as small starter plants in 3" and 4" containers.

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