How to grow and care for Ardisia crenata
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ardisia crenata
Ardisia crenata 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
16C° ~20C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ardisia crenata
How often should I water?
check Ardisia crenata Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ardisia crenata need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Ardisia crenata likes Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~20℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ardisia crenata at home, make sure the temperature is 16~20℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ardisia crenata prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Ardisia crenata is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Primulaceae, Genus: Ardisia, Species: Ardisia crenata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South East Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Ardisia |
| Species | Ardisia crenata |
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