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 table settings. The berries start yellow and ripen to red, contrasting well against its dark green, glossy leaves.
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.
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.
How to care for Ardisia crenata Queen Star (PBR):
Grow Ardisia in a bright spot out of direct sunlight, and keep it away from draughts or heat sources like radiators. It prefers a consistently warm room with good humidity, so mist the leaves regularly using tepid water.
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.
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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
with white pot
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