Care essentials

Ardisia gigantifolia is a shrub or subshrub native from southern China to Indochina. This guide covers care of the ornamental plant only.

Light

Choose a bright, shaded position, away from harsh direct sun and prolonged deep shade. A species-specific shade study found its best growth under medium light.

Water and mix

Use a free-draining mix and keep it lightly moist. Water when the surface begins to dry, then let excess water drain. Adjust to the actual mix rather than a fixed schedule.

Safety

Do not harvest or consume the ornamental plant or use it for self-medication. Pet-specific ingestion safety has not been verified; prevent pets from chewing it.

Sources

• Kew Plants of the World Online
• Flora of China
• Photosynthetica species light study

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