Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia)
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) clusters of small round black fruit tucked among smooth green leaves
Botanical name: Ardisia elliptica
Common name: Shoebutton Ardisia
Family: Primulaceae (Formerly:Myrsinaceae)
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Invasive: Can spread quickly, needs controlOrnamental leathery leaves and pretty pink flowers. Small size bush, this plant is very easy to grow, great for beginners as well as indoor culture. It takes low light with no problem, and needs very little if any care. Ardisias are very popular house plants.
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Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) with clusters of small black fruit sitting among smooth green foliage.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) is a dense shrub with thick green leaves and many small branches.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) branch filled with clusters of round black fruit and green leaves.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) showing clusters of round black fruit surrounded by smooth green leaves.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) showing dense, rich green oval foliage along the wooden woody branches.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) with clusters of small black fruit among thick green foliage.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) clusters of pale pink flower buds tucked under waxy foliage.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) pink and green flower up close.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) round pink fruit clusters attached to stems
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) branch with clustered glossy black fruit and pointed green foliage.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) with small round purple fruit nestled among dense waxy green foliage
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) cluster of round black fruit nestled among thick smooth green foliage
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) branch carrying clusters of round pink and dark black fruit
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) with star shaped pink flowers and small white buds.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) with small pale pink flower and many closed white buds.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) with small pale pink flower clusters among dense green foliage.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) flower cluster with light pink and white pointed buds on stems.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) with thick green leaves and clusters of tiny pale pink flowers.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) ripening black fruit clustered with oval green foliage on the branch.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) branch with dense green leaves and clusters of small pink flower buds.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) flower with light pink petals among many unopened round buds
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) pink star shaped flowers mingled with round green berries and leaves
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) branch with ripening round fruit in stages of black, red, yellow.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) with small light pink flowers nestled among thick glossy green leaves
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) flower with pale pink petals beside multiple unopened green buds.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) flower cluster with light pink petals and oval green foliage visible.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) flower cluster with light pink petals and long green leaves nearby
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) flower cluster with soft pink petals and green foliage nearby.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) cluster of pale pink flowers and buds among dark green leaves.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) clusters of small pale pink flowers nestled between green waxy leaves
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) showing clusters of delicate pink buds among the glossy green foliage.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) showing clusters of tiny white flowers nestled among thick green leaves
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) with delicate pale pink flower clusters and thick green oval leaves.
Ardisia elliptica (Shoebutton Ardisia) branch showing clusters of ripening pink and dark black fruit.
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