Ardisia humilis Quart

The Shoebutton Plant (so named because the black berries resemble old-fashioned shoe buttons) is one of those tropical specimens that is positively invasive in its natural habitat but makes a lovely, shrub-like plant for indoor enjoyment. New growth emerges a pale red that matures to a fresh green, with plants growing slowly up to two feet tall and not quite as wide. Place this plant in a well-lit room and water thoroughly when the top soil is dry. If you're lucky, it may produce clusters of tiny pink flowers that turn into red then black berries. We were unable to determine if Ardisia is toxic to pets, though the plant purportedly has many medicinal applications for humans.

Common Name: Shoebutton Plant

Mature Size: 12" - 24" tall, and wide

Growth Rate: Slow

Optimum Temperature:

• 60° F
• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Houseplant, toxicity to pets unknown

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when surface soil is dry

Foliage Color:

Bloom Color: Pink

Bloom Time:

Structure: Upright shrub

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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