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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Leaves have prominent veining and are in shades of light green, dark green to deep red, to dark greenish-black.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Location: My terrarium, Florida
Date: 2020-05-07
Rare as yet undescribed species
Comments:
  • Posted by Gina1960 (Florida - Zone 9a) on May 11, 2020 8:52 AM concerning plant:
    Rare new as yet undescribed species of Ardisia from West Kalimantan, Indonesia and Borneo. Found at 1200-13500 ft as a range plant, can be terrestrial, epiphytic or lithophytic, growing in part to full shade along rivers, wetlands, premontane and montane rainforest. Requires warmth and high humidity.

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