How to grow and care for Ardisia pusilla
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ardisia pusilla
Ardisia pusilla 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
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How to water Ardisia pusilla
How often should I water?
check Ardisia pusilla 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 pusilla need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Ardisia pusilla likes Bright indirect light, 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
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ardisia pusilla at home, make sure the temperature is 18~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ardisia pusilla prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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 pusilla is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Primulaceae, Genus: Ardisia, Species: Ardisia pusilla
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Southeast Asia |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Ardisia |
| Species | Ardisia pusilla |
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