Ardisia Crenata 'Cool Fire'
A rare ornamental shrub cultivar prized for its foliage and clusters of bright red berries that persist through winter. Native to Asia, this evergreen species is grown indoors or in shaded outdoor gardens for its striking year-round display. New growth emerges with a reddish flush that gives the cultivar its name.
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Light: Bright, indirect light indoors or partial shade outdoors. Avoid harsh direct sun which scorches the leaves; too little light reduces berry production.
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Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic mix rich in organic matter; never waterlogged.
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Temperature/Humidity: Warm temperatures between 65-80°F; protect from drafts and cold below 55°F. Moderate to high humidity of 50-70% — dry air causes leaf edges to brown.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow the top layer to dry slightly before watering again. Sensitive to drought stress — leaves wilt quickly if neglected.
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Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during active growth; reduce in winter.
Ardisia Crenata 'Cool Fire'
Every live plant is unique. Your plant will be cared for like it's our own and selected especially for you. Plants may arrive with minor cosmetic imperfections such as creases, tears, or discoloration from shipping stress. Please allow up to 30 days for your plant to acclimate before repotting.
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Ships in 3–5 business days via UPS Ground. Expedited delivery options are available at checkout.
Cold protection packaging is available for orders shipping to colder climates — add it here.
Customers praised this beautiful, healthy plant with excellent packaging. Reviews noted it "arrived completely intact" and "packaged wonderfully." Some mentioned it's "a little smaller than expected," and shipping can take awhile. The plant grows quickly, with new leaves appearing within a week.
Wow! What a beautiful plant! This was packaged extremely well and arrived a bit thirsty, but completely in tact and earlier than expected. It’s a little smaller than I thought from looking at the pictures, but so healthy and happy.
This plant is beautiful, nothing else comes close. It’s a little smaller than I thought but overall it’s gorgeous. Within a week it’s spit out a baby leaf 🤗
Absolutely Beautiful. I am so excited!!!
Plant was packaged wonderfully! It's beautiful and exactly what I was hoping for 🖤
Shipping took awhile. Overall the plant is healthy!
Item arrived as expected. No issues with quality. Fewer, but larger leaves. Excited to see how this beauty grows