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| I asked also in the houseplants section because it came in a pot with mixed houseplants.
My mother received this plant about 10yrs ago while she was ill in the hospital. I have searched high and low at sites and in books trying to find what it is. The leaves are shiny evergreen and has red berries on stems. It grows a tuft of new leaves on top every 2 years or so over the old and kinda fills in the area every other year. It has never been trimmed or anything and keeps itself pretty compact. The roots aren't compacted or anything and this is as large as it has become in 10yrs.
Any help much appreciated. |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Fri, May 20, 11 at 8:07
| try the wizards at the NAME THAT PLANT FORUM .... if the gurus here can not come up with it ... ken |
Here is a link that might be useful: link
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| I agree with esh ga that your lovely plant is _Ardisia crenata_. In Zone 8, _Ardisia crenata_ can be grown outdoors as an attractive ground cover. Its red berries are especially pretty around Christmastime. I've tried it outdoors in Zone 7b without any success. The Zone 7b winter is a little too cold for _Ardisia crenata_. There are, however, some other _Ardisia_ species that are suitable to outdoor cultivation in Zone 7b--none as showy as _Ardisia crenatata_, which, I believe, may be considered an invasive species in FL. |
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- Posted by twizzlestick (My Page) on Sat, May 21, 11 at 23:23
| Thanks so much. It is a showy little plant. I might have to get one myself. I know it is invasive in warmer areas but, it has stayed put in zone 7. You guys made my day much thanks! |
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