Ardisia Revoluta

Ardisia Revoluta Care

Ardisia Revoluta

Other names: Marlberry

What is the plant

This species of tree or shrub can get to measure up to 15ft of height. It grows preferably in the underbrush of the dry tropical forest, but also 0-5000ft is in humid forests.The leaves are simple and alternating, whole margin and grouped at the end of the small branch. They measure 10in in length approximately. Translucent points can be observed when the leaf against the light is put. When it is cut a leaf or a small branch is common that sap of black color is observed.Flowering with white flowers to pink. The fruits are dark mulberry color (almost black) when they are mature. They are eaten fresh

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The plant should stay evenly moist, meaning the soil should never be completely dry or overly wet. Over-watering can lead to a whole host of problems. The amount of water your plant will need depends on a lot of factors: the amount of light it receives, the temperature of the room, humidity levels, among other things. A good rule of thumb would be to water the plant once a week and adjust according to how quickly the soil dries. Eventually you should be able to get into a watering routine based on the plant needs. Do not keep the plant in standing water for more than 15 minutes as this can lead to root rot and pests.
Pruning
If you want to prune the plant, it is best to do so in the spring, so that you don't get in the way of growth.
Fertilizer
Feed monthly in spring and summer with a slow-release fertilizer. If the leaf tips are brown, you could be over fertilizing.

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Sunlight
Ardisia thrive in bright, sunny rooms, but don’t like too much direct sunlight. Place them in rooms with south facing windows, but keep them out of direct sunlight.
Soil
Prefers well-drained soil, but tolerant of many soil types
Temperature
Optimal between 60-90 degrees, USDA zones 9-11 for most

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Container
At full size, an Ardisia can reach about three feet in height, but it will take several years to get there. To start your plant on the road to reaching its full potential, it should be re-potted in approximately a six-inch container with good drainage. Eventually, your plant will need to be transplanted into a larger container to continue fostering growth, but it should do just fine in a six-inch container for quite some time.