: While visually appealing, the berries and foliage of many Ardisia species are suspected to be poisonous to humans, pets, and livestock if ingested.

: Keep the soil consistently moist but never saturated. Experts from Costa Farms suggest watering about once a week, depending on light levels.

: Frequently found in coastal areas, this species produces berries that turn from red to a characteristic "shoebutton" black as they ripen.