How to grow and care for Dioscorea japonica Thunb.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dioscorea japonica Thunb., Japanese mountain yam
Dioscorea japonica Thunb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Dioscorea japonica Thunb.
How often should I water?
check Dioscorea japonica Thunb. 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 Dioscorea japonica Thunb. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Dioscorea japonica Thunb. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-7~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dioscorea japonica Thunb. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Dioscorea japonica Thunb. 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 Dioscorea japonica Thunb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Dioscoreales, Family: Dioscoreaceae, Genus: Dioscorea, Species: Dioscorea japonica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Dioscoreales |
| Family | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Dioscorea |
| Species | Dioscorea japonica |
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