Ardisia

The Ardisia category is useful for comparing foliage texture and colour. If you are considering a terrarium or a potted setting, begin with the visual character and the humidity context.

Start with foliage character

Colour and texture

The source describes forms with dark foliage, vivid veins or purple-toned margins. Compare the layers of colour that suit your intended setting.

Humidity and placement

The source describes some Ardisia as tolerant of moisture and suitable as terrarium material. For a potted setting, adjust placement with ventilation and the medium in mind.

A potted direction

A bright, semi-enclosed setup is one direction named by the source; the final arrangement should still follow the plant and the space.