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
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
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~38℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-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
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume is a member of Primulaceae.
| 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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