How to grow and care for Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume
Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume
How often should I water?
check Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Primulaceae, Genus: Ardisia, Species: Ardisia japonica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | East Asia |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Ardisia |
| Species | Ardisia japonica |
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