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Ardisia crenata 'Queen Star' (PBR)
coral berry ( syn. Ardisia crenata Bospremium red)
Bright red berries held in hanging clusters make this compact, shrubby houseplant a striking feature for winter displays or festive...
Plant description
Ardisia crenata 'Queen Star' adds further interest in summer when small, fragrant white to pale pink flowers appear, often lasting several weeks. This slow-growing, frost-tender plant is ideal for indoor use or sheltered spots out outdoors in warmer months. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil, thriving in humid conditions.
Please note that unless purchased as an option, the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Good quality loam-based potting compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Ardisia crenata Queen Star (PBR):
Water when the surface of the compost starts to dry out, keeping the soil lightly moist but never soggy. Brown leaf tips or shrivelling berries are usually signs of underwatering or low humidity.
It’s slow-growing and only needs repotting occasionally—do this in spring using a loam-based or houseplant compost.
Warning
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