How to tend a Aucuba japonica

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Need more fertilization, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Category
Cornaceae, Aucuba
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-April;fruiting period November
Flower colors
purple, fruit color red
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