How to tend a Celastrus orbiculatus

Also known as: Catha articulata (Thunb.) G.Don, Celastrus articulatus Thunb., Celastrus articulata hort. ex Koehne, Celastrus crispulus Regel, Celastrus insularis Koidz., Celastrus jeholensis Nakai, Celastrus lancifolius Nakai, Celastrus strigillosus Nakai, Celastrus tatarinowii Rupr., Celastrus versicolor Nakai, Ilex leucantha Hassk., Celastrus orbiculatus f. major Loes., Celastrus orbiculatus var. punctatus Rehder, Celastrus orbiculatus var. strigillosus Hara, Celastrus articulatus var. papillosus Nakai ex H.Hara, Celastrus articulatus var. humilis Matsum., Celastrus orbiculatus f. aureoarillatus (Honda) Ohwi, Celastrus articulatus var. orbiculatus (Thunb.) Chen H.Wang, Celastrus orbiculatus var. papillosus (Nakai ex H.Hara) Ohwi, Celastrus orbiculatus f. papillosus (Nakai ex H.Hara) H.Hara, Celastrus orbiculatus var. strigillosus (Nakai) Makino, Celastrus orbiculatus var. aureoarillatus Honda

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Celastraceae, Celastrus
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, flowering period July-October
Flower colors
white, green, fruit color orange red
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