How to Grow and Care for Christmas berry

Christmas berry, also known as Coralberry, Marlberry, Spiceberry, Hen's-eyes

Christmas berry thrives indoors with moderate care needs. Providing bright, indirect light and consistent moisture without waterlogging is crucial for its well-being. Humidity preferences mimic its native forest understorey conditions; thus, regular misting promotes its vibrant foliage. Special care includes avoiding cold drafts and maintaining a temperature above 60°F to prevent leaf drop.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Christmas berry

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	8-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Christmas berry

Christmas berry 'Queen Star'

Distinguished by a compact growth habit, branching, and improved persistence of its berries, the christmas berry 'Queen Star' offers flowers throughout the summer. It was discovered as a mutation of the Ardisia crenata. The meaning of its name is unknown. The christmas berry 'Queen Star' is of interest to gardeners who hope to add a houseplant to their home during winter. While the christmas berry 'Queen Star' is not considered a hardy plant, its red berries offer gardeners winter seasonal interest.

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Christmas berry is characterized by its enduring, vertical growth, reaching heights of up to 6 feet (1.83 meters). The plant's notable features include its glossy, deep green leaves which are elegantly edged with blunt notches reminiscent of crenulations. These leaves prominently showcase pointed anthers within its flowers, a distinct trait of the species. The shrub's compact form adds to its allure, with leaves arranged in a dense, attractive manner.