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Normal to care for

Indoor

Full light

Plant

15 cm
10 cm
Ardisia gigantifolia

Ardisia gigantifolia - Botho280

Ardisia gigantifolia is a rare and impressive houseplant that will enchant any plant lover. Native to Vietnam, Thailand, and China, this species is known for its spectacular leaf contrast: glossy chocolate-brown foliage with vivid, electric-green veins. The result is an almost glowing effect – especially under the right indirect light. Ardisia gigantifolia is slow-growing but can reach a considerable height over time. Fortunately, the plant is easy to shape by regularly pruning the top, which encourages ...

new growth from the lower parts. This characteristic makes the Ardisia suitable not only as a large indoor plant but also as a terrarium plant.

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Plant information: Ardisia gigantifolia

Ardisia gigantifolia is a tropical species native to the humid forests of Vietnam, Thailand, and southern China. In its natural habitat, it grows beneath the forest canopy, thriving in filtered light and constant humidity. Thanks to these conditions, it develops its characteristic glossy leaves with striking green veins. Belonging to the Myrsinaceae family, this plant is admired for its slow growth and robust, decorative appearance – a beautiful reflection of its tropical origin. For additional information about Ardisia gigantifolia, please refer to the symbols below.

Height
15 cm
Width
10 cm
Araflora info
Non-edible
Araflora info
Special
Flower colour
Red
Plant type
Plant
Growth habit
Creeping
Growth habit
Epifytical
Growth habit
Fast
Distribution
South-East Asia
Product type
Plant
Adult width
75 cm
Adult height
100 cm
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
0-500 m
Plant care: Ardisia gigantifolia

Care for Ardisia gigantifolia:
Light: Place your Ardisia gigantifolia in moderate to bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, especially during midday, to prevent leaf burn.
Water: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Allow the top layer to dry slightly before watering again.
Humidity: This tropical plant thrives in high humidity. Use a humidifier or place the pot on a tray with pebbles and water to maintain moisture around the plant.
Pruning: Ardisia gigantifolia can grow quite large, but by trimming the top, it remains compact and healthy. Pruning also stimulates new, fresh growth from the lower parts. The symbols below provide additional care information for Ardisia gigantifolia.

Care
Normal
Place
Indoor
Air circulation
Yes
Light
Full light
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
Can be pruned
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<6-7>
Soil type
peat/cocos
Watering tips
Water spraying
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Free draining mixture
Watering tips
Not standing in water
Max temperature
35 °C
Min temperature
10 °C
Artificial light height
20-40 cm
Fertilise
little
Daytime humidity
60-80%
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
20-30 °C
Nighttime temperature
12-18 °C