How to grow and care for Nandina domestica
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Nandina domestica, Sacred bamboo
Nandina domestica 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
5C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Nandina domestica
How often should I water?
check Nandina domestica 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 Nandina domestica need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Nandina domestica likes Bright direct light, 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
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
5~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Nandina domestica at home, make sure the temperature is 5~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Nandina domestica 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 Nandina domestica is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ranunculales, Family: Berberidaceae, Genus: Nandina, Species: Nandina domestica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | East Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Nandina |
| Species | Nandina domestica |
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