How to grow and care for Ardisia japonica
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ardisia japonica
Ardisia japonica 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ardisia japonica
How often should I water?
check Ardisia japonica 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 need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Ardisia japonica likes Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ardisia japonica at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ardisia japonica 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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Primulaceae, Genus: Ardisia, Species: Ardisia japonica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | East Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Ardisia |
| Species | Ardisia japonica |
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