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How to grow and care for Pieris japonica

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pieris japonica, Japanese andromeda

Pieris japonica 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

18C° ~24C°

Every 10 days

Water

How to water Pieris japonica

How often should I water?

check Pieris japonica Every 10 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

When is the Dormant period

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Pieris japonica need?

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Bright direct

Bright indirect

Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Pieris japonica likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

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-17~32℃

45

Houseplant temperate preference

-15

18~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pieris japonica at home, make sure the temperature is 18~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Pieris japonica 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

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
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Is Pieris japonica toxic?

Pieris japonica is dangerous to Baby, Cat, Hamster, Dog

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